How can we accelerate progress in transforming our agri-food systems to meet the needs of the malnourished and to achieve the sustainable development goals by 2030? To answer this question, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have organized a three-day global event taking […]
Shelter from the Storm? Household-Level Impacts of, and Responses to, the 2015 Floods in Malawi
Overdependence on rain-fed agriculture by rural households in Malawi puts them at risk of crop losses tied to extreme weather events, like floods and droughts. In recent years, Malawi has experienced an increase in frequency, intensity and spread of these events. In January 2015, severe flooding in Malawi affected over a million families, displacing 230,000 […]
Working Paper 26: Are social safety nets and input subsidies reaching the poor in Malawi?
Social safety nets are designed to protect vulnerable households and individuals from the impact of economic shocks, natural disasters, and other crises. However, targeting of vulnerable households is difficult and therefore often ineffective. Using data from two rounds of Malawi's Integrated Household Survey, Working Paper 26 provides an overview of the overall coverage of various types […]
Working Paper 25: Commodity Exchanges and Warehouse Receipts Systems in Malawi
Malawi has a unique commodity exchange (Comex) landscape with two commodity exchanges: the Agriculture Commodity Exchange (ACE) and Auction Holdings Commodity Exchange (AHCX). The country also has two Warehouse Receipts Systems (WRS) plus a parallel system of direct collateral financing through commercial banks. The volumes traded on the Comex and WRS are only a small […]
Working Paper 24: Examining Perceptions of Food Assistance on Household Food Security and Resilience in Malawi
A critical issue in Malawi is determining how aid can be improved to ensure food security and nutrition of those who need it most, when they need it most. Humanitarian aid has played an important role in alleviating hunger during emergencies, such as the 2015 floods or the 2016 El Niño-related droughts. The Government of Malawi and development partners recognize […]
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