Investment Forum Partners
National Agrifood Systems Investment Symposium
Working Together to Mobilize Investment
The National Agrifood Systems Investment Symposium brings together government, investors, financial institutions, businesses, development partners, research institutions and other stakeholders to mobilize investment for sustainable agri-food systems transformation in Malawi.
Government Institutions
Government institutions provide the policy, regulatory, planning and institutional framework necessary to create an enabling environment for private sector investment in Malawi's agri-food systems.
Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development
Provides leadership in agricultural transformation, commercialization, food security, irrigation, livestock development and related investment areas.
National Planning Commission
Supports national development planning and coordination in line with Malawi 2063 and its development priorities.
Ministry of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism
Supports industrialization, trade, business development and the creation of an enabling environment for investment.
Malawi Investment and Trade Centre
Promotes investment and trade opportunities and provides information to potential investors interested in Malawi.
Private Sector and Business Partners
Private sector participation is central to the symposium's objective of mobilizing capital, technology, innovation, management expertise and commercial networks across Malawi's agri-food value chains.
Financial Institutions and Investment Partners
Financial institutions and investment partners have an important role in expanding access to finance and developing suitable financial and credit solutions for agricultural and agri-food investments.
Commercial banks
Development finance institutions
Investment funds
Agricultural finance providers
Insurance companies
Other financial and investment institutions
Development Partners
Development partners contribute technical expertise, resources, partnerships and support for reforms and investments that strengthen Malawi's agricultural and food systems.
Development partner organisations
Supporting partnerships and initiatives for sustainable agricultural transformation.
International cooperation agencies
Supporting partnerships and initiatives for sustainable agricultural transformation.
Regional organisations
Supporting partnerships and initiatives for sustainable agricultural transformation.
International organisations
Supporting partnerships and initiatives for sustainable agricultural transformation.
Civil society organisations
Supporting partnerships and initiatives for sustainable agricultural transformation.
Research, Innovation and Technology Partners
Research institutions, universities, technology companies and innovation organisations contribute knowledge, technologies and solutions to improve productivity, resilience and competitiveness throughout the agri-food system.
Research institutions
Universities and academic institutions
Agricultural technology companies
Digital agriculture innovators
Biotechnology and research organisations
Agricultural equipment technology providers
From Partnership to Investment
The symposium provides a platform for stakeholders to exchange information, identify opportunities, build partnerships and facilitate investment conversations across Malawi's agri-food systems.