ZADT now administers its Funds directly as co-investments to eligible Zimbabwean agricultural value chain actors or agribusiness entities who have commercial linkages with smallholder farmers. Previously ZADT disbursements were channeled through financial institutions comprising of commercial banks and microfinance institutions.
The Fund which stood at US$38.5 million at peak in 2018 currently (March 2023) stands at an equivalent of US$12.5 million. The loss was attributed to monetary policy changes in 2019. The Fund is made up of contributions from four international development organizations. The Fund is a revolving facility which is disbursed as co-investments to eligible agribusinesses. Co-investments are done with the objective of ensuring preservation of the Fund. ZADT does not disburse any grants from its Fund.