Chakwera’s ATM Strategy gets FAO Support

By Collins Mdeni

President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera’s visionary ATM Strategy (Agriculture, Tourism, Mining) has received a major endorsement from the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

During a meeting with FAO Director General Dr. Qu Dongyu, the President’s innovative approach to transforming Malawi’s economy was hailed as a clear roadmap for long-term growth and development.


The FAO has pledged to intensify its support for Malawi’s agricultural commercialization, mechanization, and industrialization efforts, aligning with the country’s goal of achieving food security and climate resilience.

Dr. Qu expressed enthusiasm for strengthening the partnership, acknowledging the ATM Strategy’s potential to drive Malawi’s journey towards inclusive wealth and digitization by 2063.

This collaboration is set to revolutionize Malawi’s agricultural landscape, empowering smallholder farmers to adopt climate-smart practices and transition to sustainable agriculture.

With FAO’s technical assistance, Malawi is poised to make significant strides in achieving its development aspirations.”