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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.
Upcoming Event
The Impact of Russian Invasion on Ukraine: Roundtable Dialogue on Next Steps
Date: Thursday, 07th July 2022 || Time: 9:00am - 12:00noon (CAT) ||
Venue: Lilongwe, Malawi
Recent Events
MALAWIAN DATA SYMPOSIUM
Date: Thursday 16th, June 2022 || Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm (CAT) ||
Venue: Sunbird Capital, Lilongwe, Malawi
Zoom Recording here
MwAPATA Institute, in collaboration with the National Planning Commission (NPC), the Ministry of Finance (Economic Planning and Development), and the National Statistics Office (NSO) and with funding from USAID, hosted an inaugural Malawian Data Symposium on June 16, 2022. The Symposium was an opportunity for researchers and analysts to learn about publicly available data sets from Malawi, and for institutions to describe their data and make it available.
Key Presentations and more information can be accessed here
EVENT IN PICTURES
Highlights
New Research
Stay informed on research releases
Economic Viability of Small-Scale Aquaculture in Malawi
Characteristics of the Small-Scale Aquaculture Sector in Malawi
Opportunities for Small-Scale Aquaculture in Malawi
Distributional Impacts of Tobacco Cultivation in Malawi
Redesigning the Affordable Inputs Program to Diversify and Sustain Growth
In the News
MwAPATA Institute Tips Government on Ukraine Russia War Effects
MwAPATA Institute warns of dire effects of Russia-Ukraine war on Malawi's food security situation
Think tank proposes reforms to avert war impact on food
MwAPATA Tips Government on the Affordable Inputs Programme
Experts Search for Tobacco Alternative
Experts Recommend Expedited Replacement to Tobacco
2022 MALAWI AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY & COMMERCIALISATION CONFERENCE
Theme: Driving Agricultural Diversification in Support of the Aspirations of MW2063
9-10 June 2022, Lilongwe, Malawi
Bingu International Convention Centre
Meeting recording available here , here, and here
Event in Pictures
H.E. Dr. Lazarus M. Chakwera
State President
Republic of Malawi
GUEST OF HONOR
For more information contact: info@mwapata.mw
President of the Republic of Malawi, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera graced the official opening of the 2022 Malawi Agricultural Productivity and Commercialization Conference on 9th June 2022. During his opening remarks, Dr. Chakwera emphasized on action hence instructing the Ministry of Agriculture whose Minister was present during the official opening to produce results on implementation of Mega farms within six months.
The conference took two days and key themes contributing to driving agricultural diversification in support of the aspirations of Malawi2063 were discussed. Practical experiences and exhibitions were part of the conference.
Watch the official opening, here
Conference details are available here
Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 || 5:00 - 7:00 pm CAT || Sunbird Capital, Lilongwe & Virtual via Zoom
Eminent Speaker
Mr. Lekani Katandula
Chief Executive Officer, Illovo Sugar Company (Malawi)
Theme:
From Envisioning to Action: Practical Interventions Catalyzing Agricultural Productivity for Transformation and Wealth Creation
Event Recording available here
For more information contact: info@mwapata.mw
Aquaculture Policy Research Dissemination Seminar
A side event to the SADC Regional Dialogue to build resilience and adaptation in artisanal fisheries and aquaculture in Southern Africa, and Celebrating IYAFA 2022
Wednesday, April 20th, 2022 || 8:30 am - 12:30 pm CAT || BICC, Lilongwe & Virtual
Event Recording
Key Presenters
Key Documents
Dr. Motseki Hlatshwayo
Technical Advisor
SADC Secretariat
Dr. Maggie Munthali
Research Fellow
MwAPATA Institute
Prof. Fanuel Kapute
Chairperson - Research Expert Working Group
Aquaculture Roundtable
Panelists
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Dr Hastings Zidana, Senior Director, Department of Fisheries
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Ladislao Di Domenica, AVCP Team Leader, GIZ
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Mr. Penjani Nkhata, Aquaculture Operations Team Leader, Maldeco Fisheries
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Mrs. Lanness Chavula, Member, Innovative Fish Farmers Network Trust
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Prof. Daud Kassam, Deputy Director, Center of Excellence for Aquaculture and Fisheries Science, LUANAR
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Dr. Sloans Chimatiro, President, Policy Research Network for Fisheries & Aquaculture in Africa
Moderators
Event in Pictures
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Ms. Chikondi Manyungwa-Pasani, Chief Fisheries Officer, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Natural Resources
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Mr. Mathews Malata, President, Association of Environmental Journalists (AEJ)
News Updates
MwAPATA's Research Fellow elected as a GME's governing council member
By Ndidza Chisanu
Dr. Maggie Munthali , Research Fellow - MwAPATA Institute & Research Lead in GME governing council 2022
Cyclone Ana hits hard on Agriculture and livelihoods in Nsanje and Chikwawa Districts
By Ndidza Chisanu
MwAPATA hosts media to a media brief on Impact of Russia/Ukraine War to Malawi's food security
07.04.2022
Images of how cyclone Ana affected communities in Chikwawa & Nsanje Districts
MwAPATA Executive Director, Mr. William Chadza speaking to the media
On 15th to 18th March 2022, Dr. Maggie Munthali joined other 30 African women representatives working in Earth observation and other space related fields to highlight their needs in terms of inclusivity.
This was the first Global Monitoring for Environment and Security (GMES) and Africa Women workshop that was convened by the African Union Commission (AUC) at the kick-off and award ceremony of the second phase of the GMES & Africa Programme in Cotonou, Benin.
The workshop was borne out of the set implementing requirements of the GMES & Africa phase 2, a decision to include 30% of women specialized in EO-related fields as part of the eight Awarded consortia’s teams. Dr. Munthali was thus elected into the governing council as a Research lead.
Cyclone Ana disrupted livelihoods and agri-food systems, particularly human lives, household assets, production, transport, distribution, markets and preparation for consumption.
It is important to consider various short-, medium- and long- term measures as shared in our policy brief number 19 and in a statement made by the MwAPATA Executive Director, Mr. William Chadza here.
On 24th and 25th January 2022, Malawi especially Chikwawa and Nsanje districts were highly affected with heavy rains that resulted in flooding leaving communities no place to stay nor cultivate.
About 10 media houses were invited to a media briefing on the impact Russia's invasion of Ukraine would have on Malawi's food security and implications on policy.
MwAPATA Executive Director Mr. Chadza said the war would have an effect on Malawi in three fronts, energy and transport costs, food prices, and fertilizer prices. "It is therefore prudent to consider steps that could be taken to ease the forthcoming burden,"said Chadza.
MwAPATA has recently published a policy brief on the same and is available here.
A video highlight of the impact of cyclone Ana on Chikwawa and Nsanje communities in lower shire, Malawi
