| Overview : The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWRL) had various initiatives where grants/ subsidies are issued to respective beneficiaries using paper-based vouchers. In addition, the Ministry has in the past distributed emergency relieve subsistence grants to farmers across the country using paper - based vouchers. The implementation of these projects had presented some challenges as it relates to traceability, security concerns and information of beneficiaries, the availability of real time data and accountability on the use of resources. The Ministry of Agriculture alongside the UNDP and other development partners has conducted a proof of concept (POC)testing the use of an electronic voucher system under the project Strengthening Namibia food systems to recover from emergencies and disease-related shocks – Build Back Better”. The e-voucher served as a repository of grant beneficiaries; a monitoring tool for user engagements across the different agriculture and food ecosystem(s); and as well provided real time information to support decision making at different levels. Agriculture input grants were issued via the system to (141 beneficiaries – individuals /cooperatives) small scale farmers and producers. The project prioritized women and the youth aged between (19 and 59 years) operating as small-scale farmer/producers from the target regions (Khomas, Erongo, Kavango East and Hardap) regions with men beneficiaries also included. Each region prioritized horticulture and poultry value chains as a selection criterion. | 
