The current exchange rate regime in Malawi is untenable. It results in multiple effective parallel rates, which impose significant costs on the economy and the daily lives of citizens. A key concern underpinning the existence of the regime is that its removal would trigger rampant inflation and worsen livelihoods. However, the widespread importation of both […]
Event Announcement: The CGIAR policy hub launch and dialogue in Malawi – Building inclusive, resilient, and transformative food systems
Malawi has committed to transforming its food systems to promote sustainability, resilience, inclusivity, and healthy diets. This commitment—outlined in the Malawi Food Systems National Pathways Report and informed by national dialogues presented at the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit—aims to address hunger and malnutrition, reduce environmental degradation, create fair economic opportunities, and strengthen resilience to […]
Policy Note 55: Mindset or economics: what explains the dominance of maize in Malawi?
Malawi’s policy ambitions increasingly emphasize the need for greater crop and diet diversity. Despite these stated goals, the country’s food system continues to revolve around maize, both in production and consumption. This brief discusses the economic imperatives that drive low-income, land-constrained Malawians to prioritize maize. Only by addressing these underlying incentives can policy effectively reduce […]
IFPRI Maize market report January 2026
The Monthly Maize Market Reports are developed by researchers at IFPRI Malawi, with the main goal of providing clear and accurate daily maize price data in selected markets throughout Malawi. The reports are intended as a resource for those interested in maize markets in Malawi, namely producers, traders, consumers, or other agricultural stakeholders. Highlights Average […]
New IFPRI study introduces breakthrough framework to assess economic risks in developing countries
A new IFPRI study published in the Economic Modelling journal presents a groundbreaking approach to understanding how developing economies are affected by multiple, simultaneous shocks — from swings in global commodity prices to volatile crop yields and capital flow disruptions. The study introduces a Systematic Risk Profiling (SRP) framework that integrates computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling, historical shock data, and machine‑learning […]
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