The Malawi Government through the National Planning Commission (NPC) in partnership with the Global Panel on Agriculture and Food Systems for Nutrition (GLOPAN) and the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR), has launched a Food Systems Transformation Report aimed at disseminating findings and recommendations on building resilience and enhancing nutrition in Africa’s food systems, particularly in Malawi.
The report provides strategic actions to address challenges and promotes partnerships among key stakeholders to operationalise its recommendations.
Speaking during the launch, NPC Acting Director General, Dr. Joseph Nagoli, commended the Ministry of Agriculture for finding a way to coordinating food systems across all levels of production.
“The report outlines practical steps essential for strengthening the resilience of food systems and enhancing nutrition among Africans, particularly Malawians. These align with the national vision, as MW2063 recognises food systems as a catalyst for economic growth,” said Nagoli.
Launching the report, Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Benedicto Chambo, emphasised his ministry’s commitment to integrate the report’s recommendations and insights into their programs to enhance agricultural productivity and drive economic growth.
“The government prioritizes food systems transformation initiatives as part of its broader development agenda. This commitment is embedded in the first pillar of MW2063, which emphasises productivity, optimization, and commercialisation of the agricultural sector,” said Chambo.
In her remarks, the Irish Ambassador to Malawi, Kate Bradly said Ireland believes that food systems transformation reduces hunger and malnutrition, foster inclusive growth, and accelerate progress to the achievement of many Sustainable Development Goals, hence her government’s support.
“The Malawi Government has shown great leadership to transform the country’s food systems. And we hope that this study will be directly valuable to that effort, particularly with respect to areas it identifies for prioritisation such as safe nutritious food and shifting to healthy and sustainable consumption patterns, among others,” she said.
