Objectives

Overall objective:  to improve the livelihoods of the population, particularly in the rural areas of the country, through sustainable agricultural development in Malawi.

Specific objective: to contribute to an improved land governance framework and its implementation in Malawi in line with the VGGT, with particular emphasis on gender sensitive compliance regarding land tenure rights.

Main Activities

The activities will be implemented through technical cooperation (technical assistance-TA services) and grants contracts with Non-State actors. Main proposed activities are:

1. Institutional framework and capacity strengthened at all levels for an efficient and effective land reform programme.

2. Smallholder farmers’ land rights improved, in particular women, due to responsible land governance at local level guided by principles enshrined in the VGGT.