Malawi - Smallholder Irrigation and Value Addition Project

The Smallholder Irrigation and Value Addition Project (SIVAP), financed under theGlobal Agriculture and Food Security Program (GAFSP) Multi-Donor Trust Fund, aims to contribute to food security, increased income levels and poverty reduction in Malawi. SIVAP will be implemented in Karonga, Nkhota-kota, Salima, Machinga and Chikhwawa Districts, within the green belt zone prioritised for agricultural investments. Karonga, Salima and Chikhwawa Districts are also under National Adaptation Program of Action (NAPA). The Project is a direct response to Gvernment of Malawi (GoM)’s desire to enhance agricultural productivity by promoting irrigated agriculture. It will be implemented through Agriculture Sector Wide Approach (ASWAp) and support Government’s efforts in promoting irrigation development for enhancing household food security and increasing smallholder farmers’ income. SIVAP has 3 components: (i) sustainable land and water management; (ii) crop diversification and value chain development; and (iii) institutional strengthening and capacity building and will be implemented in 5 years, from 2013. The total cost is UA 29.596 (USD 44.65) million.