The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) have developed an approached referred to as Policy and Investment Prioritisation through Value chain analysis (PPVC). PPVC is a replicable and market-led approach developed to assist policymakers to prioritise cost-effective policies and investments. It is based on a combination […]
Country Brief: Malawi’s Agrifood System: Structure and Drivers of Transformation
Abstract: Malawi experienced modest growth from 2009 to 2019, with average annual GDP growth of 4.7 percent. The global COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant slowdown in 2020 and 2021, and the economy has not yet rebounded to pre-pandemic levels (World Bank 2023). At the time of writing, GDP is projected to grow at 2.4 percent […]
IFPRI Blog: ‘Dirty laundry is washed at home’: Increasing disclosure of violence against women and girls through self-administered surveys
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a persistent global problem. Physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence alone affects over one in four women, while rates of violence against girls often surpass 50% in the home, at school and in public settings. Developing effective policies to reduce violence depends on having accurate data. Yet household surveys, a principal […]
IFPRI Maize Market Report July 2023
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 Retail […]
Unleashing Resilience: How Malawi’s Communities Fight Disasters and Hunger Together
By: Fundi Kayamba-Phiri Setting the Stage: Community Resilience The lives of many Malawians are repeatedly threatened by cyclones and natural disasters, amplified by climate change. Droughts, floods, and hunger threaten their livelihoods, but hope is not lost. From 2022, cyclones Ana, Gombe, and this year Freddy have further emphasized the urgency of building community resilience. […]
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