Malawi

IFPRI mentorship journeys: Providing advice and research support for Malawi agriculture students

This blog post is part of a series on IFPRI Malawi’s Bunda Grant Scheme mentorship program. In our first blog we dive into the mentorship journey of Joanna Chilemba and her mentor Catherine Ragasa. Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

Vacancy announcement: Seeking two research analysts

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Malawi, is seeking two qualified candidates to serve as Research Analysts. They will be attached to IFPRI’s Malawi Strategy Support Program based in Lilongwe. Initial contracts will be for a p... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

DeSIRA initiative to improve smallholder farming systems in Malawi

The “Development Smart Innovation through Research in Agriculture” (DeSIRA) initiative was launched at a July 22 virtual event. Through DeSIRA, DARS, eight CGIAR centers and two EU based research institutions will develop and disseminate multi-discipli... Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

New Book – Agricultural extension: Global status and performance in selected countries

How can extension services best help small farmers meet today’s challenges? This global study points to ways to improve outcomes, enhance financial sustainability, and achieve greater scale. Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program

Journal article: Consumer choices and demand for Tilapia in urban Malawi: What are the complementarities and trade-offs?

The final version of the article: "Consumer choices and demand for Tilapia in urban Malawi: What are the complementarities and trade-offs?" is available on ScienceDirect until October 10, 2020. Source: IFPRI Malawi: Malawi Strategy Support Program