Malawi

The overlapping crises of climate and COVID-19 demands a renewed solidarity
Originally published by Thomson Reute

Tanzania, Malawi prepare to reap benefits of digital economy
UNCTAD has assessed the state of play in the two countries and identified policy actions required to harness ecommerce for development.

What are least developed countries doing in response to COVID-19?
A roundup of recent news on the global pandemic, covering issues facing some of the world’s poorest countries – and what they are doing

A traded tree: What rosewood means for Africa
Following research into the mukula value chain, recommendations to preserve livelihoods and landscapes

COVID-19 in Africa – some reflections on trade matters
Poverty, inequality and exclusion are key factors contributing to the devastating effects of COVID-19 on all African countries.

Malawi rice co-op taking their packaging to the next level
To get international buyers, Malawi businesses tackling marketing and certifications

Least developed countries can become authors of their technological revolution
Originally published in OECD-Development Matters on 5 February 2020

David Laborde: Addressing the nexus of food security, trade tensions and developing economies, where are we now?
International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Senior Research Fellow discusses agriculture-based economies and how the current US-China trade situation is affecting the world’s poor

How trade can assist least developed countries hit by natural disasters
Many least developed countries are vulnerable to recurrent natural disasters, which exacerbate existing challenges, disrupt long-term investments and divert resources away from development to reconstruction.

Gaining ground for Malawi’s markets
New buyers means employment opportunities and much much more

In Malawi, bolstering youth and women’s employment through sectoral skills strategies
Skills strategies can provide a bridging mechanism to enable disadvantaged groups such as youth and women to gain from international trade.

Aligning agriculture and trade
In countries where farming sustains families and economies, sustainable trade in agricultural products means everything

Speaking from the heart: Empowering women to share business ideas
EIF has been working with hundreds of entrepreneurs for the past few years, to help them build and implement strategies for brand promotion, participate in regional and international trade fairs, improve in processing capabilities and value addition as well as provide support to cooperatives

Homemade chili sauce means business for Malawi entrepreneur
After help finding new markets, one man’s chili sauce empire is taking off

Christina Chatima: On using trade as an engine for growth
Increasing agricultural proceeds, processing and marketing are critical in Malawi’s development plans

EIF @ WTO Public Forum 2018
The EIF will be participating in a variety of activities at the WTO Public Forum, 2-4 October

Exploring the agriculture and trade nexus in Africa
A multimedia collection from the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF)

Agriculture & Trade Magazine
In some of the most impoverished countries in the world, agriculture is the backbone of the economy

In Malawi, enriching what happens between farm and table
Malawians are forging new markets for their agricultural exports, within and without Africa

Malawi reaping what it's sowing
Targeting soy and groundnuts for export, the country and its farmers are seeing rewards

Clement Kumbemba: On obtaining markets for Malawi’s harvests
The country is striving to enhance agro-processing, secure new markets and increase exports

Improving agriculture, enriching trade, transforming lives
When agriculture and trade align, change happens for incomes and economies

Don't shut trade down, make it truly inclusive
Originally published by Devex on 5 July 2018

Using trade as a tool for development
Improving economic opportunities and prospects for the world’s least developed countries remains a key global challenge

Trading for Malawi's farmers, and the future
Malawi's farmers have been cultivating new crops with the National Smallholder Farmers' Association of Malawi, supported by the Government of Malawi and EIF

#trade4dev and EIF
EIF is the only multilateral partnership working to support trade for development in the world's poorest countries. Check out how we are doing this, on the ground, with our partners, together with governments, always for development, always for the Least Developed Countries.

Dragons' Den: Bright ideas for inclusive trade development in LDCs
Representatives from LDCs had the unique opportunity to pitch new investment opportunities that support inclusive trade to the experts, and received immediate feedback

Talking trade strategies for small businesses, women, and youth
This session gathered ministers from LDCs and global leaders to discuss implementation of trade strategies and national-level plans in light of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Betty Chinyamunyamu: Finding potential in Malawi’s farmers – and forging new markets
In a country with a majority of the population cultivating small plots of land, empowering smallholder farmers is the key to economic success

Bridging the gap for farmers in Malawi
Additional land to sow, targeted trainings, and market security mean higher incomes for smallholders