The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the World Bank has provided $4.4 million (about K3.2 billion) aimed at implementation of climate resilience technologies, introduction of new crop varieties and improving agronomic practices.

A press release issued by the World Bank says an agreement between the three entities was signed in Lilongwe on Wednesday, as the World Bank Country Manager, Greg Toulmin expressed satisfaction in the Malawi Second Agriculture Sector Wide Approach Support Project (ASWAp SPII).

Investments under the project will include road rehabilitation to ensure access to markets, capacity building of the Ministry of Agriculture personnel, and establishment of model villages as demonstration hubs for good agricultural practices which will be led and managed by the beneficiaries.

Toulmin said these areas are demonstrating a significant impact of ASWAp SPII in the agriculture sector.