EU Funding to Zambia
The European Union is investing hundreds of millions of Euros in Zambia through the Global Gateway Strategy to boost sustainable infrastructure, green energy, agriculture, and social development.
●Transport & Infrastructure Lobito Corridor: Developing and modernizing rail lines—such as a new route connecting Angola to Zambia and a €50 million Railway Sector Support Programme—to transform Zambia from a landlocked to a land-linked trade hub
●Great North Road: Upgrading the T2 section between Mpika and the Tanzanian border to lower transport costs and build climate resilience.
●Energy & Water
Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector Project (ZTIP): A €268 million flagship initiative linking Zambia’s grid to Tanzania, integrating regional power pool
Nexus Energy-Water (NEWZA 2.0): A €20 million program combining renewable solar energy with water management to lower commercial utility pumping costsIllute
Solar Project: Setting up a 32-megawatt solar project in the Western Province
●Agriculture & Economy
ENTERPRISE Zambia 2.0: A €36 million program backed by Team Europe to empower smallholder farmers, improve market access, and drive climate-resilient agricultural growth.
●GREEN Tech4CE: Providing grants and support to local green startups, MSMEs, and circular economy enterprisesSocial Sector & Governance
●Education Reforms: A €40 million budget support package directed at modernizing Zambia’s education system and expanding vocational skills training.
●Gender-Based Violence Support: A €25 million program implementing prevention strategies and rolling out one-stop support centers for survivors.