Ireland Malawi Agri-food Systems Programme

Strengthening Malawi’s Food System through Expertise, Innovation, and Partnership — Backed by a Whole-of-Government Approach

The Ireland-Malawi Agri-food Systems Programme (IMAGRI) draws on Ireland’s global leadership in sustainable food systems to support Malawi’s national development goals. By combining Irish technical expertise with local insight, we help build a safer, more competitive, and inclusive agri-food sector that supports public health and economic growth.

Our Three Strategic Pillars

The programme addresses the food system at every level—from national policy to the individual factory floor.

Farmers harvest leafy greens in the field.

a variety of spices are on display in a store

Food Safety Systems (Regulatory Excellence)

We work with national Competent Authorities, including the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) and the Ministry of Health, to strengthen the regulatory environment.