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Virtual Event: Follow the Leader? A Field Experiment on Social Influence

Abstract: We conduct an artefactual field experiment in endogenously formed groups in rural Malawi to investigate social influence in risk taking. Treatments vary whether individuals observe the behavior of a formally elected leader, an external leader... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

AWARD-ICWAE Mentoring Program

We are currently accepting applications from those who would like to participate as mentees. In addition, the program will provide training and support for mentors and invites expressions of interest from those who would like to serve in this role. Pl... Source: IFPRI Rwanda – Rwanda Strategy Support Program

IFPRI Maize Market Report February 2022

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

Virtual event: Labor Calendars and Rural Poverty: A Case Study for Malawi

Abstract: The persistence of rural poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa is a major challenge for meeting the Sustainable Development Goal on poverty eradication. Using detailed data for Malawi, we investigate the association between seasonality in labor calen... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

Project Note: Farmers’ Perspective on the Implementation of the Affordable Inputs Programme

This note provides an assessment of the first year of implementation of the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP) from the perspective of rural households and communities in Malawi. The data come from a nationally representative panel survey of 2,449 rural... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program