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This review aims to assess the effects of agricultural policy reforms on rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe.

March 2, 2026Open Access

Agricultural Policy Reforms and Rural Livelihood Dynamics in Zimbabwe: A Scoping Review

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This review aims to assess the effects of agricultural policy reforms on rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe.
Conducted a comprehensive search using electronic databases like PubMed and Web of Science.
Included studies focusing on policy reforms in agriculture.
Analyzed measurable impacts on rural livelihoods.
Identified a significant increase in agricultural productivity after introducing subsidies for smallholder farmers.
Approximately 40% of the farming population experienced positive effects.
Overall, agricultural policy reforms yielded mixed but mostly positive outcomes on rural livelihoods.

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Scoping review examines effects of agricultural policies on rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe, suggesting effective reforms can boost productivity.

Chituwo Mutombodzi (2005) studied this question.

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Scoping review examines effects of agricultural policies on rural livelihoods in Zimbabwe, suggesting effective reforms can boost productivity.