AreaZimbabwe

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityMaize

Date01/07/2011

Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing

Policy InstrumentFood distribution/food vouchers

Description50 000 tonnes of maize released from the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) for free distribution to approximately 170 000 households affected by reduced harvest. Households will receive vouchers to purchase grain from GMB at ward distribution points and an additional USD 10 cash to acquire other products.