IFPRI Malawi, with funding from the Government of Flanders, is conducting a study to assess the performance of primary agricultural cooperatives in Malawi in order to provide evidence to the Government of Malawi, donors, NGOs, cooperative leaders, and other stakeholders. Recommendations will be formulated to develop strategies and mechanisms to build the capacity and inclusiveness of cooperatives, as well as guidance on the required institutional support systems and legal frameworks.
The purpose of the event is to share the results of the study, validate findings among a broad set of stakeholders, and disseminate the results.
Venue: Ufulu Gardens Hotel & Conference Center, Lilongwe
Date: Wednesday, 31 August 2022
Introduction (Background & Objectives):
- Joachim De Weerdt, Malawi Country Program Leader, IFPRI Malawi
Opening Remarks:
- Sandram Maweru, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture
Presentation of study findings:
- Kristin Davis, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI (Presentation)
Discussant:
- Sera Gondwe, Head of Department- Agribusiness Management, LUANAR
Interview with cooperatives members
Tea Break
Panel Discussion:
- Christone Nyondo, Research Fellow, MwAPATA Institute
- Betty Chinyamunyamu, CEO, NASFAM
- Tadala Rambiki, Groundnuts Production Manager, Pyxus Internationsl
- Pearson Jassi-Soko, Assistant Chief Agribusiness Officer, Ministry of Agriculture
- Chezani Otaniele, Chief Cooperative Officer, Ministry of Trade and Industry
Plenary
Closing Remarks:
- Sofie Geerts, Deputy General Representative of the Government of Flanders
Lunch
