From November 2021 to June 2023, the commercial bank AB Bank Zambia (ABZ) implemented a SSNUP-sponsored project with impact investor Symbiotics to improve financial inclusion in rural Zambia.
Luxembourg, Switzerland and Liechtenstein continue their joint SSNUP programme which has attracted 188 million euros of private sector investments to date.
In January 2025, the SSNUP programme coordinator launched a call for technical assistance projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Impact investors could submit up to two projects for SSNUP co-funding of up to EUR 50,000 per project.
The debate over cash crops versus food crops reflects a critical challenge in agriculture: balancing economic growth with food security and environmental sustainability.
