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    Knowledge Management and Communication Strategy

    The agriculture sector in Malawi is increasingly becoming knowledge intensive. Studies at national levels continue to generate new information. Yet as agriculturesystems become more complex, farmers’ access to a reliable, timely and relevant information source is critical to farmers’ competitiveness. Information must be relevant and meaningfulto farmers, in addition to being packaged and delivered in a way preferred by them. Context-specific information can have higher impacts on the adoption of technologies and increase farm productivity for marginal and small agricultural landholders. Knowledge managment and communications section developed a strategy that will guide how information will flow within and beyond the programme management unit. the KM Strategy can be accessed through the link below.

    TRADE Visibility Policy

    TRADE Programme partners have a general obligation to acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of any TRADE Programme funding received. The visibility obligations apply equally, regardless of whether the actions concerned are implemented by any stakeholder, through grants and procurement contracts, or partners through indirect management. The TRADE Programme Logos and of its financiers (International Fund for Agriculture Development, OPEC fund for international Development and Malawi Government) Logos are the most important visual brand used to acknowledge the origin and ensure the visibility of TRADE programme partnership. Apart from the aforementioned logos, no other visual identity or logo may be created or used to highlight TRADE support. Ensuring proper visibility of the TRADE’s financial support provides accountability and transparency on the use of Programme’s funds to taxpayers and the stakeholders. Strategic communication plays a key role in strengthening the TRADE’s role, fostering independent debate and increasing the credibility of TRADE Programme, by demonstrating the added value of the Programme’s implementation. Access the full visibility policy through the link bemow

    TRADE Programme Information Need Assessment Report

    This study aimed at assessing the information needs of stakeholders in all the 36 EPAs that are being targeted by TRADE Programme in 11 Districts (Mchinji, Ntchisi, Dedza, Blantyre, Kasungu, Nkata-Bay, Rumphi, Karonga, Lilongwe Rural, Thyolo and Chitipa). The assessment utilised a community level survey of 360 farmers and 36 Extension workers. The study used structured questionnaires and 36 focus group discussions to examine farmers’ information needs for commodity cultivation and other general information. Furthermore, the study also involved 11 District Information Officers and 11 District Agriculture Communications Officers who were considered as key informants in the study. The individual farmers comprised of both male and female members. The assessment also involved all the TRADE Programme partners to assess how the programmes’ message will flow accordingly. The study used a sample size of 407 respondents. The study employed a cross-sectional study design and used a combination of methods to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. Access the full report through the button below

    Position paper: Investing in Livestock for Improved and Resilient Livelihoods, Nutrition and Climate Action

    We are happy to share with you IFAD’s recent position paper on livestock and climate change, which will be of interest to all our stakeholders, and implementation partners -including research and academia, civil society and private sector. Get your copy through the button below.

    Role of TRADE Programme in Mainstreaming Environment, Natural Resources Management and Climate Change Adaptation Interventions

    TRADE Programme is aware of the risks rising from climate change at household, national and global levels, and of the need for an urgent response to deal with threats posed by climate change. TRADE programme is ready to implement its interventions inline with the key strategies for responding to the challenges that include: promoting effective disaster management and emergency response; providing high-quality climate information and tools for risk management; conserving and protecting natural resources and the environment; and promoting effective adaptation mechanisms for vulnerable communities. It is against this background that TRADE programme developed this booklet to outline the Role of TRADE Programme in Mainstreaming Environment, Natural Resources Management and Climate Change Adaptation Interventions

    TRADE Programme Refrection Brief on Food System Transformation

    Food systems needs some game-changing strategies for a dramatic transformation of food systems to achieve healthy, sustainable diets that are produced with equitable access and will preserve or regenerate the natural environment. The overall goals of a food system’s transformation are to ensure people are able to consume diets that are healthy, to produce food within planetary boundaries and to earn a decent living from their work in the food system. Livelihoods, nutrition and environmental goals are interlinked. Central to the desired outcomes is the need to ensure that food systems are resilient to shocks from weather extremes, pest and disease outbreaks, climate change and market anomalies. It is against this background that TRADE programme developed this booklet to outline its potential roles in transforming the food system.

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