Review of food and agricultural policies in Malawi. Country Report 2005─2013
This report is a compilation of the various types of price and policy analysis conducted in the context of the MAFAP programme in Malawi. This report provides an in-depth analysis of the effects of food and agricultural policies in Malawi over the period 2005-2013, and carefully examines: (i) the effects of policies and market performance on price incentives for producers, consumers and other agents in six key agricultural value chains (maize, sugar, groundnuts, tea, tobacco, and cotton); (ii) the level and composition of public expenditure in support of the food and agricultural sector; and (iii) the degree of coherence between governments’ stated policy objectives, the policy measures implemented to achieve those objectives, and the effects they generate. Information on the effects of policies and public expenditure supports policy makers and governments in identifying, articulating and assessing options for reforming food and agricultural policies and making informed agricultural investment decisions.
