In this Op-ed IFPRI-Malawi's Jack Thunde and Edwin Kenamu discuss some factors that could help the AIP accomplish its goals.
Value chains to improve diets: Diagnostics to support intervention design in Malawi
Government and development partners looking to accelerate progress in addressing malnutrition in Malawi are examining how interventions in value-chains can contribute to improving diets. However, the links between interventions in value chains and diets involve a range of direct and indirect effects that are not yet well understood. A recent article published in the journal […]
The future of agriculture in Malawi in the face of climate change and population growth
This blog is based on a presentation by Dr Timothy Thomas, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI, presented during the 3rd joint national annual research symposium on ‘Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Development – Envisioning Wealth for all’, which took place on September 18-19, 2019 in Lilongwe, Malawi. The research symposium was opened by the Chief Secretary to […]
Soil Fertility Management in Sub-Saharan Africa: Status, Challenges and Future Prospects
Healthy and productive soils are essential for food and nutrition security. However, soils may also contain chemicals or pathogens that can negatively impact human health. Poor soils also result in low yields and low household income. In an IFPRI research seminar on May 8, 2019 Patrick Mutuo, a Courtesy Associate Professor at the Department of […]
Op-ed: Is a universal fertilizer subsidy a good idea?
In recent weeks, there has been much debate about the possible introduction of a universal fertilizer subsidy (UFS) in Malawi. However, several basic questions about the likely costs and distributional consequences of a move to a UFS remain unanswered. This op-ed aims to provide partial answers to these questions. First, what is the likely cost […]
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