5. Agriculture Land Resources Management Policy (2024–2029), Malawi

The Agriculture Land Resources Management Policy (2024–2029) sets a strategic direction for the sustainable use, management, and conservation of Malawi’s agricultural land resources. The policy seeks to halt land degradation, restore soil fertility, improve land productivity, and ensure food security through the adoption of climate-smart, integrated, and community-led and management practices.

The policy addresses historical challenges such as deforestation, overgrazing, unsustainable farming practices, and weak land tenure systems, which have led to declining soil health and agricultural yields. It promotes inclusive governance, institutional coordination, and the use of science-based approaches to manage land resources at both household and landscape levels. The ultimate goal is to support resilient livelihoods and sustainable economic development while protecting the environment.

• Roadmap of Contents

  1. Introduction

  • Context and rationale for the policy

  • Overview of land degradation issues in Malawi

  • Objectives of the policy intervention

  2. Policy Vision, Mission, and Goal

  • Vision: Productive, resilient, and sustainably managed agricultural land resources

  • Mission: To promote the sustainable use and management of land resources for national development

  • Goal: Enhance agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability

  3. Policy Objectives

  • Reduce land degradation and soil erosion

  • Promote climate-smart and sustainable land management practices

  • Strengthen governance and coordination in land resource management

  • Enhance land tenure security and stakeholder participation

  4. Guiding Principles

  • Sustainability and resilience

  • Stakeholder participation and inclusiveness

  • Evidence-based decision-making

  • Gender equity and youth engagement

  • Climate change adaptation and mitigation

  5. Policy Priority Areas

  1. Soil and Water Conservation

  2. Integrated Land Use Planning

  3. Sustainable Land Management Technologies

  4. Restoration of Degraded Lands

  5. Strengthening Institutional Frameworks

  6. Capacity Building and Awareness

  7. Research, Innovation, and Knowledge Sharing

  8. Monitoring and Evaluation

  9. Resource Mobilization and Financing Mechanisms

  6. Institutional and Implementation Framework

  • Roles of the Ministry of Agriculture, Local Governments, NGOs, CSOs, and research institutions

  • Multi-sectoral coordination mechanisms

  • District-level land use planning integration

  7. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

  • Policy M&E framework

  • Key performance indicators and baseline tracking

  • Periodic policy review mechanisms

  Annexes

  • Glossary of terms

  • Stakeholder engagement summary

  • Reference materials

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