EDF: Farm Income Diversification Programme (FIDP) – PHASE II

The overall objective of FIDP II is: “To contribute to the reduction of poverty in Malawi”, while the project purpose is: “To improve the livelihoods of rural households through the conservation of natural resources, diversification of agricultural production and increased agribusiness’. This is to be achieved by assisting smallholder farmers to consider farming as a business rather than a means of subsistence, while at the same time conserving and enhancing the natural resource base upon which production depends. Through an integrated approach the programme supports: the sustainable use of soil and water resources; a diversification and intensification of production (crop, livestock, aquaculture and other forms); the strengthening of farmer organisations; and the marketing of produce. The expected results of FIDP II are in two folds: the first set of results (1 to 4) aims at addressing issues that are more tangible and quantifiable in the field; whilst the second set of objectives (5 to 7) aims at addressing issues that are more qualitative and relating to community development and empowerment.

Result 1. Natural resources are managed sustainably.

Result 2. Post harvest storage and processing is improved.

Result 3. Smallholder agriculture productivity is increased and diversified.

Result 4. Agri-business is promoted.

Result 5. Capacities of FIDP communities, the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development and other stakeholders are improved.

Result 6. The social development of FIDP Communities is enhanced.

Result 7. Coordination and knowledge management is improved.

The specific objective of this Call for Proposals is to select applicants that will assist in:

1) Improvement of post-harvest storage and processing;

2) Increasing and diversification of smallholder agriculture productivity; and

3) Promotion of agribusiness.

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