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Abstract:
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CISANET, with financial support from Irish Aid convened an Agricultural Policy Dialogue Meeting at Crossroads Hotel in Lilongwe. During the dialogue meeting, two papers were presented on two hot topical policy issues related to the Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) as well as marketing arrangements and structures after which a plenary discussion ensued. The first presentation was made by Dr Blessings Chinsinga which looked at the Future Scenarios and Policy Options for the Subsidy Program in Malawi. The second presentation was made by Mrs Grace Mhango, the Vice Chairperson of Grain Traders and Processors Association, which looked at the role of Grain Traders in Facilitating Rural Market Access in the ‘Post-ADMARC Era’. It was noted that FISP is a successful program. However, it needs amendment in its operations to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. |