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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.

Recent Events

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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
   Prof. Moses Maliro, Plant Breeding Specialist, Crop Science, LUANAR
Mr. Nebert Nyirenda, Executive Director, Invegrow Limited

Dr. Seraphin Khonje, Cannabis Specialist, Profix Eco-Industries

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

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An assessment of the potential for scaling Malawi’s wheat production for domestic consumption and export

The Potential for Mega-Farms to Transform Malawian Agriculture

2022 Malawi Agricultural Productivity and Commercialization Conference Proceedings and Summary Report

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

Economic Viability of Small-Scale Aquaculture in Malawi

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

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

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

For Malawi, Russia's invasion of Ukraine presents challenges and opportunities

MwAPATA Tips Government on the Affordable Inputs Programme

Experts Search for Tobacco Alternative

Experts Recommend Expedited Replacement to Tobacco

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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.

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Event Video Highlight

Presentations:

The Ministry of Agriculture's Mega Farms Project:

By Mr. Martin Kausi,

Deputy Director of Crop Development, Ministry of Agriculture

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

By Dr. Anderson Gondwe,

Research Fellow, MwAPATA Institute