Upgrading ESIAs for Mwenilondo and Dwambazi Irrigation Schemes – Malawi
The Mwenilondo and Dwambazi Irrigation Schemes are part of the Malawi Food Systems Resilience Programme (MFSRP), a World Bank-funded initiative aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and food security. The project focuses on upgrading irrigation systems to enhance resilience against climate change and improve farmers’ livelihoods.
KEY OBJECTIVES
- Upgrade Mwenilondo and Dwambazi irrigation schemes to boost food production.
- Enhance climate resilience and water management efficiency.
- Support 3,734 smallholder farmers with improved irrigation infrastructure.
- Align with World Bank Environmental & Social Framework (ESF) standards.
Project Scope & Implementation
🤝 Partners:
- World Bank
- Ministry of Agriculture (Malawi)
🌍 Location: Mwenilondo (Karonga) and Dwambazi (Nkhotakota).
🌱 Core Activities:
- Infrastructure Rehabilitation
- Environmental Safeguards
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Climate Adaptation Strategies
Environmental & Social Impacts
Matex International conducted an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to update previous assessments, ensuring:
- Compliance with World Bank ESF standards and Malawi’s environmental laws.
- Stakeholder re-engagement to address evolving social and environmental concerns.
- Enhanced mitigation strategies for biodiversity conservation and water resource management.
Project Map
Why Strengthening Agricultural Resilience in Malawi Matters
- Increases agricultural productivity and food security.
- Strengthens climate adaptation for vulnerable farming communities.
- Ensures sustainable irrigation practices for long-term resilience.
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