FAO-China Malawi South-South Cooperation Phase II Launch: Advancing Agricultural Transformation

02/12/2024

Lilongwe, Malawi – The launch of the second phase of the FAO-China South-South Cooperation (SSC) project in Malawi marks a significant milestone in the nation’s agricultural development journey. Spearheaded by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of China (MARA), this transformative two-year initiative seeks to build upon the successes of the first phase while addressing Malawi’s agricultural challenges with practical and sustainable solutions. The inception meeting took place on 27 November 2024 in Lilongwe. Over 30 participants attended the inception including the senior officials from the Malawi Ministry of Agriculture, a representative from the Chinese Embassy to Malawi and colleagues from FAO.