A female doctor discusses family planning issues with women at Mchinji Hospital in Malawi.
The programme sought to increase agricultural productivity and diversify livelihoods in impoverished rural communities in the Salima District in Malawi.

Empowering Poor Rural Communities with Labour-Saving Technologies for Increased Labour Productivity, Food Production, and Income Generation

Duration: June 2005– June 2008
Budget: US$1,193,183
Implementing Agencies: UNIDO

The programme increased agricultural productivity and diversified livelihoods in impoverished rural communities within Salima District in Malawi. The programme strengthened the capacities of vulnerable farming households to engage in income-generating activities, and improved the skills of local artisans.

KEY MATERIALS
Programme Summary