Welcome to CRAFS

A University of Malawi research hub dedicated to resilient agri-food systems, grounded in science and technology, through collaborative applied research, and postgraduate teaching and learning.

The Center for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS) brings together researchers and expertise from a variety of disciplines across the University of Malawi and a wide range of stakeholders, from industry, and private and public institutions, to drive research in important themes within agri-food systems. CRAFS is funded by the World Bank, through the Government of Malawi, under the Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence Additional Financing (ACE II AF) project.

Key Gap Areas

Our Work

Vision and Objectives

Our Partners

People

An interdisciplinary research center

Our interdisciplinary research center aims to strengthen research capacity and capabilities in Malawi to carry out impactful research that leads to resilient agri-food systems grounded in science and technology

We promote, coordinate, and disseminate interdisciplinary research generated within the University and stimulate and support partnerships with external partners to find holistic solutions for a resilient agri-food system.

CRAFS in Numbers

The Centre for Resilient Agri-Food Systems (CRAFS) at the University of Malawi is dedicated to advancing research, education, and innovation in the field of agri-food systems. Here are some key statistics that highlight our impact and contributions to the field.

208

Scholarships Awarded

Exchange Programs Sponsored

Postgraduate programmes

Short Courses done

Faculty Members

350

Short Courses Participants

Exchange programs Participants

189

Publications

Areas of Research

Incubation Calls Held

Proposal calls

Research

Our postgraduate programmes include master's courses in biotechnology, chemical engineering, business bioscience, and research opportunities leading to MPhil or PhD degrees.

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