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Evaluation of the project “Afikepo Nutrition Programme in Malawi (Pillars 1 and 4)"

Project code: UNJP/MLW/071/EC

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Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 82 p.

Author FAO;

Publisher FAO ;

Category Evaluation report

Series title Project Evaluation Series

Series number No. 42/2024

To cite or share https://doi.org/10.4060/cd3032en

Synopsis (short abstract) This report provides the final evaluation of the "Afikepo Nutrition Programme in Malawi," a six-and-a-half-year project funded by the European Union and implemented by FAO and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Afikepo aimed to support children’s full potential through nutrition-sensitive agriculture, aligning closely with Malawi’s national priorities in food security, nutrition and resilience building. The evaluation serves accountability and learning purposes, assessing the project’s relevance to target beneficiaries, national needs and potential for scaling. Methodologies included a theory of change analysis, desk reviews, focus groups and interviews, targeting primary users such as the European Union's European Development Fund, FAO UNICEF and various Malawian ministries.The evaluation found that Afikepo effectively promoted knowledge of animal source foods, increased livestock ownership and biofortified crop production. The project successfully built capacity at grassroots and household levels, enhancing community involvement in food production and financial security. Challenges included food consumption variability, livestock procurement and limited extension services. Sustainability concerns emphasize the need for continued funding, volunteer support and timely incentives. Recommendations suggest developing exit strategies, enhancing gender-sensitive approaches, and improving hygiene initiatives and project management.

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FAO. 2024. Evaluation of the project “Afikepo Nutrition Programme in Malawi" (Pillars 1 and 4) - Project code: UNJP/MLW/071/EC. Project Evaluation Series, No. 42/2024. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd3032en

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