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Malawi’s National Agriculture Policy: How a Policy Reform Comes About

Published on December 20, 2017
FSP NAPAS: Malawi supported Malawi’s Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development in developing the National Agriculture Policy.
FSP Published 8 Outcome Stories

Published on December 18, 2017
Told from the voice of beneficiaries from FSP’s activities, these stories present recent outcomes of the project in Africa (Mali, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, West Africa and Zambia) and in Asia (Myanmar).
Red Cherries and Farmers Who Do it Right

Published on December 11, 2017
Keeping the quality of Rwanda coffee through support of best cherry picking practices.
Empowering an Agricultural Policy Research System: The Case of the Network of Local Centers ....

Published on December 11, 2017
Creation of the Local Analysis Network that regroups Senegal’s centers of expertise to support evidence-based policy making.
From Data Collection to Policy Implementation

Published on December 10, 2017
Training workshops support state government staff with collecting and analyzing data to inform government and executive policy makers.
Coffee Means Cash

Published on December 8, 2017
Establishing the cost of production of coffee to farmers in Rwanda supported a substantial adjustment in the national coffee floor price, benefitting over 355,00 households.
A Policy Reform Boosts Business and Promotes Diversification: The E-Voucher Program in Zambia

Published on December 8, 2017
The government of Zambia to revise the mode of delivering its Farmer Input Support Program (FISP) to an electronic voucher payment system (e-FSIP).
How to Tell Fake from Real? Consequences of Rapid Herbicide Market Growth in Mali and West Africa

Published on December 8, 2017
With a rapid increase in herbicide use, the West Africa region needs to implement regulations to fight counterfeit products.
“Freedom of Crop Choice” Brings Prosperity to Myanmar’s Farmers

Published on December 8, 2017
Myanmar’s government lifted restrictions on the choice of field crops on paddy land, allowing farmers to grow more profitable crops.
From Paper to Digital: E-Payment Benefits Local Governments and Taxpayers

Published on December 8, 2017
The Government of Tanzania implemented a transparent, reliable and efficient e-payment system