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

Fertilizer Policy Reform in Malawi

Published on August 29, 2018
This 8-minute video explains Malawi's on-going fertilizer policy reform that includes soil testing and Extension support.
Ministry of Agriculture Directors endorse two drafts: The National Fertilizer Policy and the Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Strategy

Published on July 17, 2018
FSP NAPAS: Malawi has been responsible for the drafting of the National Fertilizer Policy since 2015, as well as for providing technical and financial support to the Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Strategy.
NAPAS: Malawi Value Chain Studies at the World Banks’ ICABR Conference in DC

Published on June 14, 2018
NAPAS: Malawi published six value chain studies to inform Malawi's policy makers and investors: Cassava, groundnuts, macademia, pigoen pea, potato and tea.
Launch of the Malawi National Agriculture Investment Plan

Published on June 13, 2018
June 13, 2018 - MoAIWD launched the National Agriculture Investment Plan (NAIP) which is the medium-term investment framework for the agricultural sector for the next five years.
FSP’s study of the long-term benefits of fertiliser subsidies program in Malawi

Published on May 23, 2018
Ricker-Gilbert and Jayne article "Estimating the Enduring Effects of Fertiliser Subsidies on Commercial Fertiliser Demand and Maize Production" in the Journal of Agricultural Economics (2017), was one of the journal’s top 20 most downloaded recent papers.