ADAPT-PLAN in Malawi

ADAPT-PLAN in Malawi

Challenge  Even though strong political will and commitment are shown to address the issue of climate change in Malawi, notably through various dedicated strategies as well as the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy III (2017–2022), major barriers exist to...
ADAPT-PLAN in Malawi

National Climate Change Program

Challenge Malawi, is ranked among the 10 poorest countries in the world, suffering from recurring droughts and also severe floods. Extreme weather events are frequent, exerting a heavy economic and human toll. Aggressive deforestation to produce charcoal and expand...

Malawi Electoral Cycle Support Project

Challenge Tripartite elections  for Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government  were due to take place in May 2019 in Malawi. The country needed a conducive electoral environment to allow for a credible, free and transparent election. The elections are a unique...
WIPO Academic Institutions Programme

WIPO Academic Institutions Programme

Challenge Intellectual property (IP) rights establish a secure legal framework for investment in and the commercialization of innovation and creativity, enabling firms, including innovative start-ups, to navigate the perilous process of transforming an idea into a...
Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in Malawi

Strengthening Disaster Risk Management in Malawi

Challenge Malawi is prone to climate-related disasters, especially droughts and floods, leading to loss of lives, property and livelihoods. The 2015 floods devastated the country and its people. Around 230,000 were displaced, 106 died and 172 were reported missing....