Publications

Journal Article
Maize yield responsiveness and profitability of fertilizer: New survey evidence from six African countries

Brief
Malawi: Systematic analysis of domestic production and world market shocks

Blog Post
Malawi faces a food crisis: Why plans to avert hunger aren’t realistic and what can be done
Blogs

Responding to Malawi’s impending food crisis
Food imports can make up for shortages if quick action is taken.

Act now to address Malawi’s looming food crisis
Harvest shortfalls caused by severe drought conditions.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens food security in Malawi. How can the country respond?
The poor are particularly vulnerable to rising prices of food, vegetable oils, and fertilizers.
Events

2021 ReSAKSS Conference
Virtual Event: Nov 15, 2021 – 07:00 AM to Nov 17, 2021 – 10:30 AM EST. IFPRI is participating in the virtual 2021 ReSAKSS Conference.

31st International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE)
Virtual Event: AUG 17, 2021 – 08:00 AM to AUG 31, 2021 08:00 PM EDT. IFPRI is participating in the 31st Conference of Agriculture Economists organized by the International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE).

Malawi Discussion of IFPRI’s 2021 Global Food Policy Report: Transforming Food Systems After COVID-19
Virtual Event: MAY 05, 2021 – 08:00 AM TO 09:30 AM EDT. Malawi's discussion of IFPRI's 2021 Global Food Policy Report.
News
Tale of two villages: In Malawi, farmers point the way as drought drives hunger (WFP/AllAfrica/Relief Web)
The WFP story shared by All Africa and Relief Web quotes Jan Duchoslav and Joachim De Weerdt (IFPRI Malawi) on the food security crisis in the country.