Malawi
Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world. The country has experienced an economic slowdown in recent years, aggravated by record inflation, fuel shortages and cost of living increases.
Malawi’s population is heavily dependent on agriculture for its livelihood, with most crops produced for local consumption. Industries such as food processing are growing, however, in turn generating much-needed jobs and foreign currency remittances. Small and medium-sized food processors contribute more than $115 million to the Malawian economy annually, mostly in the processing of cereals, cassava, potatoes and soy. TechnoServe helps these local food processing companies improve their operations, access financing and tap into new markets.
Victor Mhango
Country Manager, Malawi
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Projects
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Restoring Fisheries for Sustainable Livelihoods in Lake Malawi (REFRESH)
The Malawi REFRESH program is a five-year initiative funded by the United States Agency for International Development to safeguard Lake Malawi and its biodiversity while enabling economic opportunities for communities in the eight surrounding districts.
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Solutions for African Food Enterprises
Solutions for African Food Enterprises (SAFE) was a public-private partnership between TechnoServe, Partners in Food Solutions, and USAID that aimed to increase the competitiveness of the African food processing sector to expand availability of affordable and nutritious foods to local populations. The program benefited more than 1,000 food processors who source from more than 800,000…
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Partners in Food Solutions-TechnoServe Alliance
The Partners in Food Solutions (PFS)-TechnoServe Alliance matches the expertise of leading global food companies with the needs of African-based food processing companies in Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia.
Blog Posts
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Beyond Fishing: Boosting Biodiversity and Economic Development on Lake Malawi
Over the years, overfishing, pollution, and species loss have threatened Lake Malawi—and the livelihoods of the people who depend on it. Today, fishermen like Maxwell Kaunda are gaining the skills to embrace new ways to make a living, such as cassava farming. In doing so, they are increasing their incomes and protecting the lake’s critical…
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Beyond Fishing: Boosting Biodiversity and Economic Development on Lake Malawi
Over the years, overfishing, pollution, and species loss have threatened Lake Malawi—and the livelihoods of the people who depend on it. Today, fishermen like Maxwell Kaunda are gaining the skills to embrace new ways to make a living, such as cassava farming. In doing so, they are increasing their incomes and protecting the lake’s critical…
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Why Nutrition is Critical to COVID-19 Response and Recovery | Feed the Future
This article discusses the importance of fostering entrepreneurship in developing countries and how it can lead to economic growth and poverty reduction. We will explore the benefits of supporting local entrepreneurs, providing access to capital and business training, and promoting gender equity in entrepreneurship. This post was originally published on the Feed the Future website…
Resources
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Survey: COVID-19 Challenges and Responses for African Food Processors, Second Edition
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Survey: Africa’s Food Processors in the Face of COVID-19
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Challenges and Responses for Africa’s Food Processors Facing COVID-19
Learn More: Challenges and Responses for Africa’s Food Processors Facing COVID-19