

The Malawi Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (MaFAAS),
MaFAAS itself is an umbrella organization of agricultural advisory service (AEAS) providers, actors and stakeholders in Malawi.
Contact UsThe MaFAAS overall objectives is to
Strengthening knowledge management
i. Disseminating best practices
ii. Documenting available technologies
iii. Promoting partnerships with other networks, partners, stakeholders;
iv. Adding value to ongoing initiatives in AEAS.

Improve the capacity of AEAS partners and members
i. Promoting capacity building;
ii. Enhancing professional growth of the AEAS providers and providing further training for members.

Influence policies and programs related to agricultural advisory services
i. Documenting such policies in Malawi
ii. Identify, encourage and support operational research in AEAS
iii. Coordinate donor efforts and input in AEAS

The immediate activities & priorities of the forum:
1. The annual farming and extension conference
2. Lobbying and advocacy stakeholder meetings
3. Participating in DAECC events and meetings
4. Policy review/strategy development to support implementation of recommendations
V. National and Regional level training on KM and Advisory services

