Recent rises in the price of maize have again raised questions about the structure, conduct and performance of Malawi’s maize markets. Maize is by far Malawi’s most important staple crop and contributes about 66 percent of calories to typical household diets. The crop, which contributes 45.2 percent to the Consumer Price Index, is both a >> Read more Source: Malawi Strategy Support Program
Working Paper 28: Nutrient and mycotoxin content of commercially-sold premixed infant cereals in Malawi
Working Paper 28 explores the quality of premixed cereals sold for infant feeding in Malawi in a multifaceted way, assessing nutrient adequacy, mycotoxin contamination, and labeling accuracy. Fortified premixed cereals can help caregivers meet infants’ nutrient needs, when used to complement continued breastfeeding alongside the gradual introduction of nutrient-dense family foods. While these cereals are >> Read more Source: Malawi Strategy Support Program
The relationship between forest cover and diet quality: a case study of rural southern Malawi
The importance of forests in supporting the well-being of poor rural communities in developing countries cannot be overstated, not only for improving food security but also for biodiversity conservation. A study recently published in Food Security journal examined whether there is a relationship between forest cover and diet quality at the household level in rural >> Read more Source: Malawi Strategy Support Program
Key Facts Sheet: Poverty
IFPRI Malawi is pleased to announce the publication of a fifth Key Facts Sheet highlighting recent trends in poverty in Malawi. This follows Key Facts sheets on agriculture, food and nutrition security, social safety nets, and inequality. The series is being produced using the Integrated Household Surveys (IHS). The series synthesizes nationally representative household survey >> Read more Source: Malawi Strategy Support Program
Evidence from Malawi: Why agricultural and nutrition education programs should engage both women and men in households
This blog is crossposted from the IFPRI website and was written by Catherine Ragasa and Noora-Lisa Aberman. Gender norms and inequalities are an important factor in Malawi’s ongoing food security problems. They shape agricultural practices and production, knowledge acquisition, innovation, food choices—and ultimately household food security and nutrition. Women have generally lower levels of education and lack >> Read more Source: Malawi Strategy Support Program
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