Evidence Matters for Transformational Impact
The MwAPATA Institute is an independent agricultural policy think tank in Malawi. The Institute is engaging the Government of Malawi, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in a program of applied policy analysis, policy outreach, capacity building, and policy coordination. MwAPATA was established with a grant from the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World via Michigan State University and continues with the support of various strategic partners.
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RECENT EVENTS
NEW RESEARCH
Malawi Action Plan on Fertilizer and Soil Health (MAP-FSH) Stakeholders Workshop
The MwAPATA Institute, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture through the Department of Land Resources Conservation, and with participation from public, private, civil society, and development partners, convened a stakeholder workshop to refine the instruments for the implementation of the Malawi Action Plan on Fertilizer and Soil Health (MAP-FSH) 2024 – 2034. The workshop, which was held at BICC in Lilongwe, was conducted in collaboration with our partners FCDO, AGRA, Sustain Africa, and AUDA NEPAD.
During the workshop, the stakeholders reviewed and validated the MAP-FSH implementation roadmap, financing and investment plan, as well as the proposed national coordination and governance structure for the MAP-FSH. These instruments are essential for guiding implementation, mobilizing resources, and strengthening multi-stakeholder coordination over the lifespan of the Plan. The workshop was conducted on 24 November, 2025.
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Healthy foods cost more and differ by Region in Sub-Saharan Africa: A meta-analysis
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Assessment of agricultural diversification strategies and rural household food security in Malawi
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The impact of site-specific soil-test-based extension advice on farm management in Malawi​​
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Strategies for Accelerating Malawi's Food Systems Transformation
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​Agricultural Diversification Strategies and Rural Household Food Security and Income in Malawi
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​In the News
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MwAPATA urges urgent action on Malawi’s soil crisis
Malawi needs to enhance organic fertilizer usage
Outdated forestry fees limit Malawi’s potential
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Conference calls for agri-food systems boost
Youth participation in agriculture still a pain-point for Malawi
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​Banana faces uncertain future, study shows
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Land reform pace affects agriculture
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HIGHLIGHTS
The MwAPATA Institute staff conducted a three-day strategic plan development workshop and retreat at Kalipano Hotel in Dowa, where the staff reviewed the Institute’s 2020 – 2025 Strategic Plan and collectively developed the new 2026 – 2030 Strategic Plan. The MwAPATA staff also carried out various team-building activities during the retreat. The workshop was conducted from December 6th to 8th, 2025.
