Malawi
- The capital and main city is Lilongwe.
- The official language is English
- Area: 45,747 sq mi (approx. 1/2 the size of the State of Michigan)
- Population approx. 18 million in 2016
- Climate: Malawi has a sub-tropical climate, which is relatively dry and seasonal
Fun Fact: Malawi is home to the third largest lake in Africa, Lake Malawi. It is known to be a "hot spot of biodiversity," with its deep clear waters and varied habitats containing the largest number of fish species of any lake in the world.
Main Research Themes
- Input Use and Market Development
- Policy Research and Capacity Building
- Sustainable Agricultural Intensification
- Training and Capacity Building
- Value Chain Analysis
- Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship
Malawi News
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Publications and Presentations
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Bridging Food Scientists and Journalists with Communications Training in the Public Interest
Published on August 20, 2017
David Poulson, The Food Fix, August 20, 2017 -
Media Role in Agricultural Development Critical
Published on August 19, 2017
The Nation, August 19, 2017 -
IITA Warns of Aflatoxin, Offering Free Testing
Published on August 18, 2017
The Nation, August 18, 2017 -
Donors Push for Review in Agricultural Policy
Published on August 17, 2017
The Nation, August 17, 2017 -
LUANAR Moves to Save Chambo
Published on August 15, 2017
The Nation, August 15, 2017
People
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William Burke
Associate Professor
burkewi2@msu.edu
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Thomas Jayne
MSU Foundation Professor emeritus
jayne@msu.edu
517-432-9802
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Mywish Maredia
Professor
maredia@msu.edu
517-353-6602
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Milu Muyanga
Associate Professor
muyangam@msu.edu
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Flora Janet Nankhuni
Faculty Member
nankhuni@msu.edu
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Robert Richardson
Professor
rbr@msu.edu
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Oyinkan Chukuka Tasie
Assistant Professor
otasie@msu.edu
517-355-0131
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David Tschirley
Professor
tschirle@msu.edu
517-355-0134