DeSIRA

Climate-smart innovations to improve productivity, profitability, and sustainability of agriculture and food systems in Malawi through multidisciplinary research

Objectives of the project

The main objective of DeSIRA project is to improve climate change adaptation of agricultural and food systems in Malawi through research and uptake of integrated technological innovations. The project aims to develop climate-resilient integrated technological innovations, to enhance understanding of the opportunities and constraints for uptake of these innovations by farmers, and to inform policy makers and scaling partners about the potential of these technologies to contribute to climate resilience and sustainability.

Implementing organization

the International Potato Center (CIP)

Region

The project is implemented in the following districts in Malawi: Mzimba, Chitipa, Karonga, Nkhata Bay, Nkhotakota, Kasungu, Salima, Mulanje, Thyolo and Chiradzulu. Some research stations outside these districts will also be selected.

Duration : 5 ans (dec 2019-dec 2024)

Funding and co-funding

Total budget: € 6,315,790

Website https://www.ifpri.org/project/developing-smart-innovations-through-rese…project