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Malawi A.2 Develop the strategy and the overarching policies (I/II) Initiative objective • Enable the implementation of agro-business ecosystem improvement initiatives by setting policies and guiding principles that create an enabling and fair environment Position Plateau state as an Agro-hub Actions A.2.1 Develop overarching strategy to set priorities and targets for the sector Key elements should include developing priority crops (Potatoes, Maize and Yam etc.), protecting price for farmers, attracting investors, developing basic infrastructure, enhancing sustainable mgmt. of resources; improving access to credit (see sample strategy doc. in backup folder) Develop one agricultural policy that fosters: A.2.2 Fair, mutually beneficial relationships across the agribusiness value chain: PADP to improve fair pricing though widespread dissemination of information on market prices to farmers on a regular basis, in order for them to make informed sales decisions (See initiative 3.3) . Clearly define objectives of MDAS (PADP, Min. of Agriculture, FADAMA etc.) and ensure sufficient coordination between them through quarterly meetings, where they share information on farmers, progress on initiatives, donor support needs etc. and identify areas to support each other Develop framework and terms to guide enforcement of agreements drawn up under Contract Farming or any other contracts Ensure financial institutions serve as 3rd party intermediary for all financial transactions between MDAs, distributor and farmers to reduce corruption Deliverables Initiative Lead Ministry of Agriculture Clear priorities and targets defined for sector Agricultural policy defined and approved PADP provides information on prices, markets, extension services etc. to farmers Document detailing out key objectives, obligations and mandate of MDAS Terms for violation of contract and guiding principles for enforcement identified - Note: PADP Plateau Agricultural Development Program; BOI - Bank of Industry; NDB - National Development Bank; MDB - Multilateral Development Bank; FI - Financial Institution Recommended timeline • 2 months 6 months • 1 months • 3 months 2 months 59 Potential quick-win Copyright 2019 by Boston Consulting Group. All rights reserved. 迪

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