Priorities For Irrigation Investment In Malawi

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This policy note explores priorities for investment in irriga-tion in Malawi, and examines the trade-offs between invest-ment in new irrigation infrastructure, versus rehabilitation and maintenance of existing irrigation infrastructure. By reviewing empirical studies and government publications, the note exam-ines investment trends in the irrigation sector, and further identifies possible channels through which maximum benefits can be accrued from irrigation in Malawi.

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Genre : Political Science
Author : Chafuwa, Chiyembekezo
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Release : 2017-08-19
File : 4 Pages
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Strategies And Priorities For African Agriculture

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In the first decade of the twenty-first century, countries within Sub-Saharan Africa reached milestones that seemed impossible only ten years ago: macroeconomic stability, sustained economic growth, and improved governance. Continuing this pattern of success will require enhancing the region’s agricultural sector, in which a large proportion of poor people make a living. The authors of Strategies and Priorities for African Agriculture: Economywide Perspectives from Country Studies argue that, although the diversity of the region makes generalization difficult, increasing staple-crop production is more likely to reduce poverty than increasing export-crop production. This conclusion is based on case studies of ten low-income African countries that reflect varying levels of resource endowments and development stages. The authors also recommend increased, more efficient public investment in agriculture and agricultural markets and propose new directions for future research. The last ten years have been an encouraging time for one of the world’s poorest regions; this book offers an analysis of how recent, promising trends can be sustained into the future.

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Genre : Social Science
Author : Xinshen Diao
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Release : 2012
File : 442 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9780896291959


Agricultural Sector Priorities Policies And Strategies Framework For Malawi

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Genre : Agriculture and state
Author : Malawi Agricultural Sector Investment Programme
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Release : 2001
File : 178 Pages
ISBN-13 : STANFORD:36105113082452


Exploring Strategic Priorities For Regional Agricultural Research And Development Investments In Southern Africa

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An in-depth quantitative analysis is undertaken in this paper to assist the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat, member countries, and development partners in setting future regional investment priorities for agricultural research and development in the SADC region. A primary goal of this work was to identify a range of agricultural research priorities for achieving sector productivity and overall economic growth in southern Africa, at both the country and regional levels. This is accomplished by adopting an integrated modeling framework that combines a disaggregated spatial analytical model with an economywide multimarket model developed specifically for the region.

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Genre : Social Science
Author : Johnson, Michael E.
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
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File : 140 Pages
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Primary Agricultural Cooperatives In Malawi Structure Conduct And Performance

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Primary agricultural cooperatives in Malawi, in contrast to other farmer-level organizations, have legal status and can own assets, borrow money for their operations, and sign contracts, making it easier for them to do business for the profit of their members. Conceptually, such cooperatives enable their member-farmers to achieve economies of scale for their commercial activities. By joining together in a cooperative, members can obtain commercial inputs at lower prices closer to wholesale prices than if they purchased the inputs as individuals. In selling their output, by aggregating their crops and other products into larger lots that the cooperative then negotiates to sell on their behalf, buyers can achieve greater efficiency in buying from them and can be expected to offer a premium over the prices that they would offer farmers selling those products individually. Cooperatives can also serve farmers in providing an important channel for obtaining information and advice to increase their productivity and the profitability of their farming. Moreover, by joining together to achieve common objectives in primary agricultural cooperatives, member-farmers can exercise greater influence on local and national policy issues of concern to them, while also building social cohesion, solidarity, and trust within their communities.

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Genre : Political Science
Author : Davis, Kristin
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Release : 2023-05-23
File : 78 Pages
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Malawi Mining Laws And Regulations Handbook Strategic Information And Basic Laws

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2011 Updated Reprint. Updated Annually. Malawi Mining Laws and Regulations Handbook

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Genre : Business & Economics
Author : IBP, Inc.
Publisher : Lulu.com
Release : 2018-04-02
File : 324 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781433077807


Export Opportunities And Barriers In African Growth And Opportunity Act Eligible Countries Inv 332 464

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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
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File : 588 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781457819704


Agricultural Sector Priority Constraints Policies And Strategies Framework For Malawi

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Genre : Agricultural development projects
Author : Malawi Agricultural Sector Investment Programme
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Release : 2001
File : 218 Pages
ISBN-13 : STANFORD:36105113671684


Agricultural Growth And Investment Options For Poverty Reduction In Malawi

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Agriculture employs three-quarters of the population of Malawi. It makes up more than forty percent of the economy and sixty percent of all exports. Yet productivity in agriculture--measured as the amount of output for a given amount of inputs--is considerably lower than it could be, given Malawi's agricultural resources. Efforts to expand the economy and reduce poverty must involve agriculture. Where should the Government of Malawi invest?

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Genre : Social Science
Author : Samuel Benin, James Thurlow, Xinshen Diao, Christen McCool, and Franklin Simtowe
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Release : 2009
File : 64 Pages
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Malawi

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The Malawi Growth and Development Strategy II (MGDS-II) is a poverty reduction strategy for the period 2006–11, which is aimed at fulfilling Malawi’s future developmental aspiration—Vision 2020. The strategy identifies broad thematic areas and key priority areas to bring about sustained economic growth. A striking feature of this strategy is that the various governmental organizations, private sector, and general public are equal stakeholders. However, successful implementation of MGDS-II will largely depend on sound macroeconomic management and a stable political environment.

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Genre : Business & Economics
Author : International Monetary Fund
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Release : 2012-08-03
File : 291 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781475509076