Mali
The capital and main city is Bamako.- The official language is French
- Area: 478,841 sq mi (approx. 4x the size of the State of Michigan)
- Population approx. 15 million in 2009
- Climate: Northern Sahara zone in Mali experiences hot and dry climate whereas the climate of Mali in the subtropical southern part is hot and humid
Fun Fact: The prime meridian marker is located in Gao, Mali, where one can literally stand on the edge of two hemispheres.
MSU and Partners achievements in Mali
Brochure in English
Les réalisations de MSU et ses partenaires au Mali
Pamphlet en français
Main Research Themes
- Agrifood System Transformation
- Gender
- Input Use and Market Development
- Policy Research and Capacity Building
- Sustainable Agricultural Intensification
- Training and Capacity Building
- Value Chain Analysis
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Publications and Presentations
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Strengthening the Linkages Between Malian Cereal Farmers and Buyers. Policy Brief #1: Coordination Challenges and Policy Implications
Published on February 8, 2018
Ryan Vroegindewey, Veronique Theriault, and John Staatz, 2018, Strengthening the Linkages Between Malian Cereal Farmers and Buyers Policy Brief #1: Coordination Challenges and Policy Implications -
Causes and Consequences of Increasing Herbicide Use in Mali
Published on September 11, 2017
Steven Haggblade, Melinda Smale, Alpha Kergna, Veronique Theriault and Amidou Assima. The European Journal of Development Research, September 2017 -
The potential economic impact of Guinea-race sorghum hybrids in Mali: A comparison of research and development paradigms
Published on February 28, 2017
Alpha Kergna, Melinda Smale, Amidou Assima, Abdoulaye Diallo, Eva Weltzien, and Fred Rattunde. African Journal of Agricultural Economics, March 2017 -
Etat des lieux et facteurs-clés pour un meilleur accès des producteurs Maliens à la mecanisation
Published on February 1, 2017
Zana Jean-Luc Sanogo et Boubacar Diallo, February 1, 2017 -
Sorghum Productivity in Mali: Past, Present, and Future
Published on July 1, 2015
IDWP 138. Valerie Kelly, Lamissa Diakité, and Bino Teme. July 2015
People
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Steven Haggblade
Adjunct Professor
blade@msu.edu
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Laura Schmitt Olabisi
Professor
schmi420@msu.edu
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Melinda Smale
Professor Emeritus
msmale@msu.edu
703-231-8492
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John M. Staatz
Professor Emeritus
staatz@msu.edu
517 896 4390
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Oyinkan Chukuka Tasie
Assistant Professor
otasie@msu.edu
517-355-0131
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