Evidence Matters for Transformational Impact
MwAPATA Institute
The MwAPATA Institute is an independent agricultural policy think tank in Malawi. The Institute is engaging the Government of Malawi, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in a program of applied policy analysis, policy outreach, capacity building, and policy coordination. MwAPATA was established with a grant from the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World via Michigan State University and continues with the support of the Foundation, the United States Agency for International Development and other partners.
Highlights
We are excited to announce that the deadline for submission of proposals for the upcoming Data Symposium on implementing the MW Fertilizer & Soil Health Action Plan has been extended to 7 October 2024. Send your abstract to info@mwapata.mw.​​​ More details about the symposium are here.
Submit your abstracts in this format.​
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Make your submission by 7th October, 2024
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Recent Events
2024 MALAWI AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY AND COMMERCIALISATION CONFERENCE
11th - 12th September 2024, BICC, Lilongwe, Malawi
Time: 08:00 am - 4:00 pm CAT
EVENT PICTURES
The 2024 Malawi Productivity and Agricultural Commercialization Conference (MAPCC) was held at the BICC in Lilongwe from Wednesday, 11th September to Thursday, 12th September, 2024. This is an annual event that the Ministry of Agriculture - Malawi, National Planning Commission of Malawi and MwAPATA Institute have been conducting with support from various partners since 2021 to support the implementation of the first pillar of Malawi's long-term vision (MW2063) on agricultural productivity and commercialization. The Guest of Honor at the conference was Hon. Sam Dalitso Kawale, MP, Minister of Agriculture. The theme for the 2024 MAPCC was "Transforming Agri-food Systems to Generate Wealth for All".
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Watch the highlights for the conference here​ and access the presentations below:
Prof. Levison Chiwaula's Presentation Prof. Sosten Chiotha's Presentation
Prof. Ikani I . Emmanuel's Presentation Prof Charles B. Jumbe's Presentation
Mr. James Chiumia's Presentation Dr. Felix Lombe's Presentation
Dr. Maggie Munthali Nkosi's presentation
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Malawi Data Portal online
New Research
Stay informed on research releases
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Policy options for unlocking the potential of Malawi’s soybean value chain
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What Promotes Gender Equity in Land Rental Markets? Evidence from Malawi
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​In the News
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Outdated forestry fees limit Malawi’s potential
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Conference calls for agri-food systems boost
Youth participation in agriculture still a pain-point for Malawi
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​Banana faces uncertain future, study shows
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Land reform pace affects agriculture
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Resilient agriculture systems key to food security
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Forest Plantation Conference (Launch of the Forest Plantation Fee Structure Report, and
Public-Private Engagement on Forest Plantations)
Tuesday, 10th September 2024, Ufulu Gardens , Lilongwe, Malawi
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CAT
Event in Pictures
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Dr. Maggie Munthali's Presentation
on Assessment of Plantation Fees and Prices: Lessons and Policy Implications.​
12th Nzotheka Eminent Speaker Series
Tuesday, 9th July 2024, Sunbird Capital, Lilongwe, Malawi,
Time: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm CAT,
Eminent Speaker: Prof. Andy Dougill
Theme: Unlocking Wealth Creation Through Agro-Processing of Priority Value Chains for Nutrition and Diets.
Find the event recording here
Event in Pictures
Prof. Andy Dougill's presentation on Global Perspective on Transformations in Agriculture & Food Systems for Nutrition
and Resilience.
​Policy Prioritisation Through Value Chain Deep-Dive Research Dissemination Meeting
Tuesday, 28th May 2024, BICC, Lilongwe, Malawi.
Time: 08: 00 am - 3: 00 pm CAT
Find the event recording here
Event Pictures
PPVC Deep-Dive, Malawi – Soybeans Presentation
PPVC Deep-Dive, Malawi – Banana Presentation
PPVC Deep-Dive, Malawi – Poultry Presentation