Abstract

This paper describes Zimbabwe’s agricultural recovery program and draws some lessons that can be used in the designing and implementation of future programs. Input aid was found to be most beneficial if it is packaged together with other backup services such as training in soil fertility and water management, development of lucrative markets, and provision of basic infrastructure. Complementarity's among the components of the input package itself was also found to affect the productivity of these inputs. The study concluded that donor organisations should work closely with the recipient communities in the design and implementation of the aid programs.

Key words: Seed aid, Drought, Non-Governmental Organizations, Poor Communities.