Poverty and vulnerability are among the major problems in Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA).
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The fight against poverty remains the key development goal of the Government of Mozambique (GoM).
The socio-economic condition in most COMESA countries is characterised by persistent high poverty levels and low food security.
"Malawi has experienced modest economic growth over the last decade and a half. However, agricultural growth has been particularly erratic, and while the incidence of poverty has declined, it still remains high.
"Zambia has experienced strong economic performance since 1999. However, agriculture has not performed as well as the rest of the economy, and although the incidence of poverty has declined, it still remains high.
Methodological guidelines for tracking public spending on agriculture with illustrations from Zambia
Public spending on agriculture needs to be traced to learn how much is being spent, where it is being spent, what it is being spent on and for whom, and how it has changed over time.