DERPIn project learning session kicks off
Posted By
James MphandePosted on
2nd Apr, 2025
The Digitally Enabled Resilience and Nutrition Policy Innovations (DERPIn) project, a crucial initiative aimed at transforming Malawi's agriculture sector using digital technologies, has commenced its learning session in Lilongwe.
The two-day session, which started today, has been organized by the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) in cooperation with Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM) and Akademiya2063.
The DERPIn project seeks to address numerous challenges faced by farmers in Malawi, including unpredictable weather conditions that compromise crop yields.
By leveraging digital technologies, the project aims to provide innovative solutions to enhance the resilience of food systems and communities to climate change effects.
Speaking during opening of the session, Associate Professor Bennett Kankuzi of MUST highlighted the project's objective in transforming Malawi's agriculture sector.
He emphasized MUST's commitment to supporting the project to achieve its intended outcomes.
Representing the FUM, Mr Derrick Kapolo made a presentation on the importance of the project to farmers in the country.
On her part, Ms Julie Collins, Senior Associate Scientist from Akademiya2063, also made a presentation on the project's objectives.
Guest of honour and Director of Agriculture Extension Services in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Pearson Soko, highlighted some of the challenges farmers are experiencing in the country.
He said farmers are facing numerous challenges, including unpredictable weather conditions that compromise their crop yields.
Mr Soko, however, commended DERPIn for the work it is doing while reiterating government’s commitment to supporting the project.
The DERPIn project is currently being implemented in five African countries of Benin, Ghana, Malawi, Uganda, and Senegal.
By transforming the agriculture sector in these countries, the project aims to improve food security, enhance resilience to climate change, and promote sustainable agricultural development.
The two-day session, which started today, has been organized by the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) in cooperation with Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM) and Akademiya2063.
The DERPIn project seeks to address numerous challenges faced by farmers in Malawi, including unpredictable weather conditions that compromise crop yields.
By leveraging digital technologies, the project aims to provide innovative solutions to enhance the resilience of food systems and communities to climate change effects.
Speaking during opening of the session, Associate Professor Bennett Kankuzi of MUST highlighted the project's objective in transforming Malawi's agriculture sector.
He emphasized MUST's commitment to supporting the project to achieve its intended outcomes.
Representing the FUM, Mr Derrick Kapolo made a presentation on the importance of the project to farmers in the country.
On her part, Ms Julie Collins, Senior Associate Scientist from Akademiya2063, also made a presentation on the project's objectives.
Guest of honour and Director of Agriculture Extension Services in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Pearson Soko, highlighted some of the challenges farmers are experiencing in the country.
He said farmers are facing numerous challenges, including unpredictable weather conditions that compromise their crop yields.
Mr Soko, however, commended DERPIn for the work it is doing while reiterating government’s commitment to supporting the project.
The DERPIn project is currently being implemented in five African countries of Benin, Ghana, Malawi, Uganda, and Senegal.
By transforming the agriculture sector in these countries, the project aims to improve food security, enhance resilience to climate change, and promote sustainable agricultural development.