Research Reports

Although the majority of Malawi’s economy depends on agriculture, there are limited crops that are currently suitable for export to neighbouring countries due to quality control issues, poor transportation linkages, uncoordinated farmers with relatively low productivity levels and access to markets, and policy disincentives. 

This analysis has focused on two of the primary barriers preventing the export of regionally demanded crops: 

1. The long-standing export ban on maize; and
2. Poor quality control standards and regulations for groundnuts. 

Cost-benefit analysis of interventions to encourage agricultural exports in Malawi - Technical Reports