The second annual research symposium of the Economics Association of Malawi (Lilongwe, 4-5 June) focused on agricultural transformation and value chain development for sustainable economic development.

FAO's FAPDA programme just published two country fact sheets on key food and agriculture policy trends.

The "Review of Food and Agricultural Policies in Malawi: Country Report 2005─2013" is a compilation of the various types of price and policy analysis conducted in the context of the MAFAP programme in Malawi.

The MAFAP team has started to build the first Public Expenditure (PE) database on agriculture and rural development in Malawi.

MAFAP has launched its technical activities in Malawi, in partnership with the Centre for Agricultural Research and Development (CARD).

FAO will intensify its support to agricultural policy monitoring in Malawi through a new partnership between the MAFAP programme and Bunda College.