Malawi experiences some of the highest seasonal maize price volatility in the region. Prices often fluctuate dramatically within a single year, affecting both farmers and consumers and undermining food security. Because maize is the country’s staple food and a central component of household consumption, price instability has far-reaching implications for livelihoods, poverty, and economic stability. […]
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 […]
IFPRI at the 2024/25 Agriculture Joint Sector Review
The Government of Malawi convened the 2024/25 Agriculture Joint Sector Review (JSR) on 23 January at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe, bringing together government ministries, development partners, researchers, private‑sector actors, and farmer representatives. As the country’s central platform for agricultural policy dialogue, the JSR provides an annual opportunity to collectively assess progress, review […]
From Research to Action: Unpacking Anchor Enterprise Models for Agricultural Transformation in Malawi
On 2 December 2025, stakeholders from government, private sector, development partners, and research institutions convened in Lilongwe for a results dissemination event on the potential of anchor enterprise models to accelerate rural and agricultural transformation in Malawi. The event, organized by IFPRI with financial support from the Embassy of Ireland, featured a presentation of research […]
Kasungu Secondary City and Special Economic Zone Development
11 November 2025 Malawi’s ambition to accelerate industrialization and inclusive growth took center stage at a recent workshop focused on Kasungu secondary City’s potential of becoming a strategic hub for agro-processing and regional trade. With the SEZ Act of 2024 paving the way for urban centers to drive investment and innovation, the workshop aimed to […]
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