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Civil Society Agriculture Network is a grouping of Civil Society Organisations that was established in 2001 to facilitate agriculture policy work.

CISANET deals with policy advocacy with specific on Agriculture and Food Security sector. It has a membership of about 104 CSOs, farmer organisations as well as international organisations. CISANET operations is through thematic areas of Climate-Smart Agriculture, Market Development and International Trade, Livestock and Dairy Development, Nutrition and Social Protection as well as National Agriculture Budget Lobby and Analysis.

12/06/2025

Highlights for Day 3 of the African Conference on Agriculture Technologies (ACAT)

The third day of ACAT 2025 focused on “Last Mile Delivery: Commercialization and Scaling of Ag-Tech Solutions”, emphasizing the need to bring agricultural innovations from labs to the farmers who need them. Discussions highlighted youth empowerment, through mentorship branding and partnerships, with leaders urging young innovators to use effective communication to effectively encourage financial resources.

Panels on Ag-Tech solutions and commercialization discussed the use of Ag-tech for sustainable agriculture, emphasized the need for youth-led innovations, and encouraged strategic expansion of successful pilot projects. Finally, a session on intellectual property rights underscored the need to protect innovations by strengthening the capacity of stakeholders. They encouraged incentivizing researchers through rewards or bonuses to create scalable innovations that will assist farmers and reduce food insecurity.

11/06/2025

Highlights for Day two of the African Conference on Agriculture Technologies (ACAT)

The conference started with a session on the empowerment of youth innovating agriculture through critical support like branding, partnership and mentorship. The official opening ceremony of ACAT 2025 was presided over by H.E. Dr. Edouard Ngirente, Prime Minister of the Republic of Rwanda, who urged conference participants to use the time to both exchange knowledge and form partnerships that can realize positive change for smallholder farmers.

A forum with ministers from six countries committed to advancing Ag-Tech through investment, policy reform and partnerships, in addition to emphasizing actionable strategies, investor stability, and urgent implementation to achieve sustainable agriculture and food security. Several panel discussions were also held including Financing AgTech Solutions and Charting a Collaborative Roadmap for Quality Partnerships.

10/06/2025

The African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT) is underway in Kigali Rwanda with over 800 delegates in attendance. Began on Monday, June 9, 2025, the four-day conference aims to discuss agricultural technologies that will revolutionize African agriculture and equip farmers with the knowledge necessary to optimize practices and better understand the intricacies of modern agriculture. At a session on the urgency of establishing long-lasting digital infrastructure in rural areas, a panel of experts highlighted challenges such as affordability issues, internet connectivity, and infrastructure maintenance.

Farmers called for an ecosystem-based approach that focuses on scaling up new technologies while centering farmers in their development. Both panelists and farmers agreed on the importance of inclusion of farmers in technological design and fostering collaboration between farmers and innovators. The African Agriculture Technology Foundation and AgriEdge have also announced a partnership to support smallholder farmers by transforming development and adoption of digital agriculture technologies across Africa.

06/06/2025

The Transformative Initiative, comprised of CISANET, CSONA, Mwapata Institute, and GIZ, has made significant progress in its catchment areas under the "Food Systems Transformation" project. This initiative seeks to enhance livelihoods through crop diversification and promote sustainable agriculture practices, ultimately contributing to improved national food security and advancing food systems transformation.

The video below showcases the project's successes, highlighting its substantial impact on accelerating the realization of sustainable food systems in Malawi, particularly in the districts of Chikwawa, Dedza, and Mzimba.

30/05/2025

On May 22nd and 23rd, 2025, CISANET under the Combating Corruption in Affordable Input Program (COCOA) project convened a capacity-building workshop with the Phalombe CSO Network and the District Agriculture Extension Coordinating Committee (DAECC).

This initiative seeks to enhance transparency and accountability in the Affordable Inputs Program (AIP), ensuring the equitable distribution of agricultural inputs to smallholder farmers across Malawi. With support from the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), the participants were capacitated on the forms and implications of corruption, equipping them with skills to identify and report corruption cases and foster community engagement in preventing corruption in AIP.

Through an interactive approach, participants engaged in discussions on the key challenges affecting AIP implementation and developed indicators and guiding questions for scorecards. These scorecards will be used to assess the transparency, efficiency, and fairness of AIP processes at the local level.

This initiative is a crucial step towards strengthening social accountability in the agriculture sector. By empowering community members with knowledge and tools, CISANET aims to ensure that public programs like AIP achieve their intended outcomes, providing essential support to smallholder farmers and improving their access to agricultural inputs.

21/05/2025

CISANET Malawi in collaboration with LUANAR-Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, had the privilege of hosting an internship orientation for students from Michigan State University (MSU) led by Leo C Zulu, PhD, Director of the African Studies Center.

During the session, CISANET shared insights into the NGO landscape in Malawi, with a strong focus on the agriculture sector highlighting our work in policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement and sustainable development.

This marks a significant step in fostering a new partnership between CISANET and MSU, one that opens up exciting opportunities for:

🌱 Cross-cultural learning and exchange.
📚 Research collaboration on agricultural policy and development.
🌐 Building global networks to support Malawi’s food systems transformation.

We look forward to what this partnership will grow into as we work together to shape a more food-secure future.

20/05/2025

Recently our staff members, Tinamwabi Mumba, Project Officer, and Lilian Mapira, Communications Officer, participated in a capacity development training on Governance and Leadership in Malawi's Food Systems. Organized by the Civil Society Organization Nutrition Alliance, the training took place at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) and focused on critical aspects of agri-food systems, including examining existing frameworks in food systems, transformation needs, stakeholder engagement, and effective advocacy strategies.

CISANET is excited to continue strengthening partnerships with CSONA and other partners through such vital initiatives. We believe that through knowledge sharing and collaboration all organizations can excel. We look forward to leveraging this expertise learnt to achieve our goals in food systems transformation.
systems transformation

14/05/2025

As we commemorate this day, we reflect on the importance of unity as an accelerator for national development. CISANET remains committed to working together with its members and communities to promote agricultural development and create a brighter future.
Kamuzu Day

11/05/2025

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION WEEK CONFERENCE

05/05/2025

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Elizabeth Namaona as the National Director for Civil Society Agriculture Network (CISANET).

Please join us in congratulating her on this appointment.

21/04/2025

From all of us at CISANET, we wish you and your loved ones a joyous and blessed Easter. May this special time bring you peace, happiness, and time with your family and friends
Easter"

11/04/2025

The Right to Food Coalition, a collaborative network comprising civil society organizations, networks, and individual experts in Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) operating in Malawi, was established in 2021. Its primary objective is to enhance the coordination among food system stakeholders and to create participatory mechanisms for monitoring, feedback, and accountability regarding the ex*****on of food and nutrition programs.

Recently, CISANET, which serves as the coalition's secretariat, organized a meeting to present a joint report on the status of the right to food in Malawi. This report aims to inform the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) processes in Malawi and is part of ongoing advocacy efforts to promote the realization of the Right to Food within the country. This initiative aligns with the role of civil society in ensuring that every individual in Malawi fully enjoys the right to food, a fundamental principle acknowledged by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Visit our website for more details using the following link: https://cisanetmalawi.org/universal-period…lidation-meeting/

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Area 47, Sector 5, Dzalanyama Street, P. O. Box 203
Lilongwe
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+265886941993

Website

http://www.cisanetmalawi.org/

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