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Vacancy Announcement: Seeking a Research Coordinator

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Research Coordinator for its Malawi office in Lilongwe. The initial contract will be for a period of one year, with a possibility to renew depending... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

Revisiting development strategies under climate uncertainty: Insights from Malawi

Climate change is transforming the global landscape, creating unprecedented challenges for developing countries. These challenges are particularly acute in regions where economies heavily depend on agriculture, such as sub-Saharan Africa, where climate... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

Behavioral explanations for the sell-low-buy-high puzzle in smallholder market participation: Lessons from a field experiment in Malawi

In rural markets of developing countries, agricultural commodity prices exhibit seasonal fluctuations, with low prices at harvest, followed by steady rises to an annual high shortly before lean-season planting. Ideally, an economically rational farmer ... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

IFPRI Maize market report June 2024

The Monthly Maize Market Reports are developed by researchers at IFPRI Malawi, with the main goal of providing clear and accurate daily maize price data in selected markets throughout Malawi. The reports are intended as a resource for those interested ... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

Enhancing farm productivity and rural livelihoods through ICT interventions in Malawi

Agriculture is central to Malawi’s economy, employing much of the population and contributing substantially to GDP. However, agricultural productivity and earnings have stagnated and chronic food insecurity is a serious problem. Recent shocks including... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program