
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
Highlights
Event in Pictures
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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New Research
Stay informed on research releases
The Potential for Mega-Farms to Transform Malawian Agriculture
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
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

