Namkumba Extension Planning Area is one of the rural communities nestled with cotton fields in Mangochi District, Malawi. Despite growing maize as a staple, most community members are hard at work, extensively focusing on smallholding cotton cultivation. The women of Read more
Every quarter, we step back from data and deliverables to ask a deeper question: what does impact really look like on the ground? This edition invites you into the stories behind the numbers, the communities, the champions and the change-makers Read more
Agriculture is the backbone of Malawi’ s economy, contributing approximately 22% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 65% of total employment, and over 80% of export earnings (OECD, 2023). The sector supports the livelihoods of nearly 80% of the Read more
This report serves as a beacon of our unwavering dedication to fostering sustainable development and social responsibility across the continent. In a world facing multifaceted challenges, the significance of corporate engagement in driving positive change cannot be overstated. At AICC, Read more
We contend that agriculture transformation (AT) agenda in its present form is heavily overloaded and will sadly succeed in inaction and thinness of efforts. If we want AT in Malawi, let the agenda squarely fall in the abode of the Read more
Welcome to the second edition of “Malawi Agrodealer” for African Institute of Corporate Citizenship (AICC). This issue is dedicated to disseminate interventions and awareness on initiatives being done by AICC through the Agribusiness Acceleration Initiative (AAI). Lack of access to Read more
The Legumes Development Trust (LDT) whose secretariat is housed within the African Institute of corporate Citizenship (AICC), is a coordinating body aimed at enhancing collaboration that would consolidate various efforts to develop a viable legume sector. Established in 2013 and Read more
Technology adoption has greatly shaped agriculture throughout time. Humans have developed new ways to make farming more efficient and grow more food. More research has been done to find new ways to irrigate crops or breed more disease-resistant varieties. These Read more
Small-scale horticulture farmers in Mndolera Extension Planning Area (EPA), have adopted the Micro Investment concept that comprise the drip irrigation technology and improved inputs as part of building resilience to climate change while enhancing production. The African Institute for Corporate Read more
This booklet is a selection of stories depicting some of the successes, that AICC has registered through the Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) project. The project is promoting the participation of women groundnuts farmers through the development of women clubs concentrating Read more
