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Malawi Economic Monitor – Absorbing shocks, building resilience
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Publication date
30/06/2016
Number of Pages
9
Language:
English
Type of Publication:
Other
Focus Region:
Sub-Saharan Africa
Focus Topic:
Agricultural Value Chains / Agri-Businesses
Type of Risk:
Weather & Climate related
Type of Risk Managment Option:
Risk assessment
Commodity:
Crops
Author
World Bank
Malawi is now set to suffer a second year of poor harvests due to the effects of a drought that is sweeping Southern Africa. This drought has had a serious impact both on the economy and on food security, requiring a major humanitarian response. This PowerPoint focuses on recent economic developments and a macroeconomic outlook. It also highlights how the government can help to break the vicious cycle and build resilience.
Keywords: resilience