Resilient and Sustainable Livelihood Transformation Project (RESULT)

Programme Overview

The Resilient and Sustainable Livelihood Transformation (RESULT) project is implemented by AICC Africa in partnership with WE Effect under the CIVISAM Programme. It focuses on developing effective and just food systems through the rice value chain, targeting smallholder farmers in Salima District.

Running from 2023 to 2027, RESULT places women and youth at the centre of its design, enabling them to graduate from subsistence production into market-oriented enterprises that deliver improved nutrition, income, and long-term resilience.

Objectives

• Develop effective and just food systems through the rice value chain in Salima District
• Empower 5,000+ women and youth to graduate from subsistence into market-oriented rice production
• Strengthen cooperative governance, internal democracy, and women's leadership in farmer organisations
• Improve access to quality inputs, extension services, and financial products for smallholder rice farmers
• Facilitate structured market linkages connecting smallholder rice farmers to buyers and processors
• Mainstream gender equality and climate resilience across all programme activities

Target Group & Location

• Smallholder rice farmers — with priority for women and youth
• Farmer cooperatives and producer organisations in Salima District
• People with disabilities and other vulnerable groups
• Location: Salima District, Central Region, Malawi

Programme Approach

• Value Chain Development: Strengthening all nodes of the rice value chain from input supply to market
• Cooperative Strengthening: Building internal democracy, financial management, and governance in farmer organisations
• Gender Mainstreaming: Targeting 70% women participation and integrating gender equality across all activities
• Climate Resilience: Promoting climate-smart agricultural practices adapted to local conditions
• Financial Inclusion: Linking cooperatives and farmers to savings, credit, and insurance services