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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.
RECENT EVENTS
2024 Malawi Agricultural Productivity and Commercialisation Conference
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".
NEW RESEARCH
Stay Informed on Research Releases
Strategies for Accelerating Malawi's Food Systems Transformation
Agricultural Diversification Strategies and Rural Household Food Security and Income in Malawi
What are the Potential Impacts of Export Mandates on Malawi’s Economy and Development Trajectory?
Plantation Forestry in Malawi: Challenges and Policy Options
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In the News
Malawi needs to enhance organic fertilizer usage
Outdated forestry fees limit Malawi’s potential
Conference calls for agri-food systems boost
Youth participation in agriculture still a pain-point for Malawi
Banana faces uncertain future, study shows
Land reform pace affects agriculture
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
Dr. James Chiumia's Presentation Dr. Felix Lombe's Presentation
Dr. Maggie Munthali Nkosi's presentation
HIGHLIGHTS
Malawi Data Portal online
On 10 October 2024, MwAPATA Institute conducted a Data Symposium on “Fertilizer and Soil Health”, at Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe. The symposium’s objective was to increase awareness of existing, publicly accessible data and promote knowledge sharing essential for advancing the goals of the country’s 10-Year Action Plan. Learn more about the symposium here.
Kumbukani K. Munthali's Presentation Dr. Jonathan Atkinson's Presentation Dr. Austin T. Phiri 's Presentation Deo-Gratias Hougni et al's Presentation
Mbawaka Phiri's Presentation Gertrude Kambauwa's Presentation
Dr. Frank Tchuwa 's Presentation Christopher Katema 's Presentation
Read our July - September Quarterly Newsletter here
Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) National Conference: Dissemination of the study on ‘Productivity Impact of Integrating Soil Fertility Management Interventions (SFMIs) in Input Subsidy Programs’
Wednesday, 30th October 2024, Ufulu Gardens , Lilongwe, Malawi
Time: 2:00 am - 5:00 pm CAT
Event in Pictures
13th Nzotheka Eminent Speaker Series
Thursday, 17th October 2024, Sunbird Capital, Lilongwe, Malawi,
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm CAT,
Eminent Speaker: Mr. Zwide Jere
Theme: “Leveraging Carbon Market and Climate Finance to Accelerate Sustainable Development in Malawi”.
Find the event recording here
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
Prof. Levison Chiwaula's presentation on study on ‘Productivity Impact of Integrating Soil Fertility Management Interventions (SFMIs) in Input Subsidy Programs’.
Mr Zwide Jere's presentation on Climate Change: Causes, Impacts and Opportunities for Climate Markets to Accelerate Development in Malawi.
Dr. Maggie Munthali's Presentation
on Assessment of Plantation Fees and Prices: Lessons and Policy Implications.