Greening and Growing Malawi – Ulimi ndi Chilengedwe m’Malawi (UCHI)

25.03.2024

Objectives

The Overall Objective (Impact) of this action is to contribute to sustainable and inclusive transformation of food systems in Malawi

The Specifics Objectives of this action are:

    1. Better preservation, restoration and regeneration of natural resource base and its diverse ecosystems
    2. More inclusive, sustainable and territorial relevant value chains
    3. To improve dietary intake and diversity of targeted Malawi population
    4. To enhance evidence-based and gender-sensitive decision making and knowledge dissemination

 

Results

1.1: Land use planning, watershed management and soil conservation/regeneration at district level improved

1.2: Forest cover regenerated and increased, including through improved customary land rights and community based solutions

1.3: Capacities to manage natural resources in a multi-sectorial fashion are improved

2.1: Technical and business capacities of selected farmers organisations and MSMEs are strengthened

2.2: Access to markets of Farmers organisations enhanced

2.3: Access to finance of farmer organisations and agricultural MSMEs , especially women-led agribusiness increased

2.4: ICT based market oriented services developed for farmers organisations and agricultural MSMEs

3.1: Hygiene and nutrition practices within selected communities are improved

3.2: Enhanced capacity of households to produce and consume  diversified nutritious food

4.1 Participatory action research in the field of natural resource management and agriculture is strengthened

4.2. Capacities of local academia to conduct multi-stakeholder action research and disseminate its findings is strengthened

 

All Regions
EUR 56 500 000
Ongoing
Agriculture & Food Security
Land and Natural Resources, Agriculture Commercialisation, Nutrition
Contact Details

EU Delegation to Malawi

European Union
AGRER, District Councils, UN agencies and the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR)
Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Natural Resources and Climate Change, Ministry of Lands, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Local Government and Culture, Ministry of Industry and Trade
EUR 56 500 000
NDICI-AFRICA