MwAPATA Institute

Recent  Events

The 9th Nd   zotheka Eminent Speaker Series:
Theme: "Operationalizing the Cannabis Industry for Malawi's economic growth"
Thursday, September 15th, 2022 || 9:00am -11:00 am CAT ||
Lilongwe University of Agriculture & Natural Resources (LUANAR), Lilongwe & Zoom
 

Eminent Speaker:      Rodger Saunt, Chief Executive Officer
                                    Malawi Canabbis Medical Laboratories Limited

Presentation available here;

Discussant:                 Dr. Salipira,  Chief Executive Officer
                                    Cannabis Regulatory Authority (CRA) - Malawi
Panelists:                    Mr. Bonface Kadzamira, Board Chairperson, CRA - Malawi
                                    Dr. Laurent Pungulani, Chief Scientist & Researcher,
                                    Department of Agricultural Research Services
                                    Mr. Nebert Nyirenda, Executive Director, Invegrow Limited

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Policy Prioritization through Value Chain Analysis Launch

Date: Tuesday, 12th September 2022 || Time: 8:00am -13:00pm (CAT) ||
Venue: BICC, Lilongwe, Malawi
Organizers: MwAPATA Institute, BFAP (Data Driven Insight), IFPRI & AGRA
Presentation is available here

Malawi Data Portal online

New Research

Stay informed on research releases

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The Potential for Mega-Farms to Transform Malawian Agriculture

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2022 Malawi Agricultural Productivity and Commercialization Conference Proceedings and Summary Report

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Transforming the Aquaculture Sector in Malawi: Key Lessons from the 2022 SADC Regional Fisheries Dialogue Side Event

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Economic Viability of Small-Scale Aquaculture in Malawi

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Cyclone Ana Impacts on Livelihoods and Agricultural Systems: Experiences and Voices from Chikwawa and Nsangje Districts

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How Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Will Affect the Food Security Situation in Malawi: Implications for Malawian Policy Response

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​In the News

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MwAPATA Institute Tips Government on Ukraine Russia War Effects

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MwAPATA Institute warns of dire  effects of Russia-Ukraine war on Malawi's food security situation

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Think tank proposes reforms to avert war impact on food

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MwAPATA Tips Government on the Affordable Inputs Programme

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Experts Search for Tobacco Alternative

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Experts Recommend Expedited Replacement to Tobacco

Event in Pictures

Event in Pictures

Transforming Malawian Agriculture Through
Mega-Farms Roundtable Discussion
Date: Wednesday, 10th August 2022 || Time: 8:00am -12:30pm (CAT) ||
Venue: Sunbird Capital, Lilongwe, Malawi
Find event recording from Facebook here
Read Policy Options and Recommendations here

Agriculture is the cornerstone of Malawi’s economy, contributing about 23% to the GDP,  85% to foreign export earnings, and the main employer of the labor force (Malawi Government, 2022). Despite being pivotal to the economy, the sector has been facing numerous challenges.  Through the MW2063, Malawi government has envisioned shifting away from low productivity and subsistence-oriented agriculture to a more commercialized manufacturing-linked agricultural system.  Mega Farms is one of the strategies being employed.

MwAPATA Institute, in partnership with the National Planning Commission, Farmers Union of Malawi, and Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, organized a Roundtable discussion to initiate a conversation around the transforming Malawian agriculture through Megafarms, Read More.
 

Event Video Highlight

Presentations: 

• The Ministry of Agriculture's Mega Farms Project:

      By Mr. Martin Kausi,

      Deputy Director of Crop Development, Ministry of Agriculture

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• Mega-farms: Lessons from regional experiences and national experts:

       By Dr. Anderson Gondwe,

       Research Fellow, MwAPATA Institute