Luanda:The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is set to launch an initiative worth USD 113 million in 2027, aimed at expanding Angolan coffee production and enhancing its presence in global markets. This announcement was made by a senior official during a technical roundtable on trade and sector competitiveness.
According to Angola Press News Agency, IFAD Country Representative Custódio Mucavele revealed that the forthcoming "Prodecafé" program will be implemented in two phases. Initially, the program will focus on five provinces Bié, Huambo, Huíla, Malanje, and Cuanza-Sul. After five years, it will expand to include Uíge, Bengo, Moxico, and Cuanza-Norte.
The "Prodecafé" program aims to tackle significant agricultural challenges such as infrastructure upgrades, improvements in processing facilities, farmer training, and adherence to the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Custódio Mucavele highlighted that since 1982, IFAD has financed approximately USD 300 million in various Angolan programs.
Currently, IFAD supports two major agricultural initiatives in Angola the Smallholder Agriculture Recovery and Development Program (SAMAP), with an extension through 2029 and a budget of USD 91 million, and the USD 132 million Sustainable Development Project for Family Farming (PRODESA).
