Wednesday, December 12, 2018, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Using Integrated Household Panel Surveys, this study investigates whether inclusion of legume seeds in Farm Input Subsidy Program (FISP) package affects dietary diversity. Poor dietary diversity has consequences on health of the population for a country like Malawi whose 37% of under-five children are stunted and other nutrition indicators remain below globally recommended standards.
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 […]
Diverse input contributes to Malawi’s Zero Hunger and Malnutrition Strategic Review
Countries around the world are committing to eliminate hunger, achieve food security, and promote sustainable agriculture by 2030 under the UN’s second Sustainable Development Goal. Malawi is among the countries taking their commitment a step further by taking concrete steps to tackle this challenge through consultation, research, and consensus-building. What is ZHMSR? The Zero Hunger […]
Diversification and sustainable intensification with legumes and sweet potatoes in Malawi
Sustainable intensification (SI) is a broad concept of enhancing agricultural productivity to meet the future demand for food, fuel and fiber, while protecting environmental services and increasing resilience to shocks. This is key to improving the agricultural landscape in Malawi, where population growth is putting pressure on natural resources, and where the majority of farmers […]
How extension services can complement input subsidies to boost productivity and food security in Malawi
[This blogpost was written by Catherine Ragasa and John Mazunda. It was originally published on the main IFPRI website.] Malawi’s agricultural policy is coming up short for farmers. While they receive heavy subsidies for seed and fertilizer, farmers continue to grapple with challenges to food security and productivity. Recent IFPRI research examines these gaps in Malawian agricultural policy, […]
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