Oil prices began climbing in January 2026 amid the escalating U.S. and Israeli confrontation with Iran, then spiked when war broke out on February 28 and Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose by roughly 70% within weeks. By June, a fragile ceasefire had brought prices part of the way back down. Whether […]
IFPRI Maize market report May 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 Retail […]
Malawi Economic Monitor Seminar Series on Economic Policy
The World Bank Malawi launched the first-ever Malawi Economic Monitor (MEM) Seminar Series on Economic Policy on 29 May 2026 in Lilongwe, creating a new platform for evidence-based dialogue on pressing economic issues. The inaugural seminar featured a presentation by IFPRI on “Does Malawi’s Exchange Rate Regime Keep Prices Low? Evidence and Policy Implications,” contributing […]
IFPRI Maize market report April 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 […]
Policy Note 58: The rise of ganyu in Malawi
Abstract: A quiet but important transformation is taking place in Malawi’s rural labor markets. Increasingly, rural Malawians are working fewer hours on their own farms and spending more time in ganyu – an informal labor arrangement based on day- or piece‑work, typically requiring very low levels of skill and offering low and uncertain pay. While […]
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