Policy briefs developed by CEPA:
The Value of Biodiversity to Livelihoods of Farming Communities
This publication outlines some of the traditional indigenous
varieties that farming communities can make use of in fight for food
insecurity, medicinal use among others. The policy brief further
outlines policy and legislation framework on farmers rights.
Understanding The Rights of a Farmer
This policy briefs tries to outline farmers rights from both
international and national perspectives. Its uniqueness is based on the
real case studies of farmers who are involved in growing of indigenous
varieties.
Policy and Legal Framework on Climate Change in Malawi
Climate change is one of the hot issues in international and
national debates. However, very few people have an understanding
on how climate change is affecting developing countries like Malawi. In
this regard this policy brief is aimed at bring out some basic facts
about climate change and some of the policies and institutional
arrangements that are in place.
Land and Agrarian Reform: Historical Background
and Challenges
Land is a key resource for the economy of Malawi. As such, it has
been receiving a lot of stakeholders' interest in terms of
redistribution, management and administration. In this regard since 1996
Malawi has been undergoing reforms to ensure tenure security and
equitable access to land. This policy brief outlines some of the
challenges of land reform.
Environment and Natural Resource Management Sector Funding
Allocation in the 2007/8 Financial Year
This policy brief analyzed the funding allocation to four key ENRM
departments and these include; Environmental , Fisheries, Forestry and
National Parks and Wildlife. The policy brief is based on the research
conducted by CEPA during the 2007/8 National Budget and its aim is to
advocate for adequate funding to these sectors for sustainable
development. |
