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TAPP leads Consultancy for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Project in Malawi

TAPP is proud to spearhead a baseline study on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Malawi as part of the FAO’s ECTAD Project. The study focuses on three key areas: mapping animal diseases, analyzing the veterinary drug supply chain, and assessing knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to antimicrobial resistance and use.

This week, 20 professionals, including animal health, public health, and environmental officers, completed a two-day AMR training facilitated by TAPP. These trained participants will conduct a nationwide survey for this study across all regions of Malawi.
This initiative highlights TAPP's commitment to combating AMR and addressing critical One Health challenges in Malawi.

Improving Local Goat Breeds Through Community-Based Breeding Program (CBBP)

In a remarkable stride toward improving livestock management and farming resilience, the TAPP TRANSFORM Project has successfully sterilised 142 bucks through the Community-Based Breeding Program (CBBP) in Dowa. The CBBP involves a participatory and scientific selection of bucks with desired traits and eliminating those with undesired traits. 

This intervention supports Outcome 1 of the Royal Norwegian Embassy-funded TRANSFORM project: enhancing productivity, diversification, and resilience to climate change. By focusing on Output 1.5, this initiative is improving community livestock breeds using local breeds from the same communities.

Empowering Farmers Through Livestock Distribution

TAPP, in partnership with Mentors International, is making a transformative impact on farmers in Nachisaka and Chibvala EPA in Dowa. A recent milestone saw the distribution of 166 goats to 83 farmers, including 23 men and 60 women. The project’s larger goal is to distribute 1,590 goats, with 966 already delivered.

To maximize the impact, participating farmers have been equipped with training in essential skills such as business management, budgeting, and debt avoidance. This training ensures that recipients can effectively manage their resources, plan for the future, and engage in entrepreneurial ventures.

Trustees of Agricultural Promotion Programme (TAPP) has been a member of the Council for Non-Governmental Organizations in Malawi (CONGOMA) since 2006 and a Non-Governmental organization since 2011. Since then, TAPP has handled almost 8 projects and 4 consultancies. Funding in these projects was derived from the Development Fund of Norway, Flemish International Cooperation Agency, European Union Commission through the Non-State Actors, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, Rural Livelihoods Economic Enhancement Program and Capacity Building for Managing Climate Change. To successfully run its operations, TAPP develops a strategic plan every five years. This involves making and executing plans on how to get from one point to another point which is way higher than the previous one. In developing the 2018-2022 strategic plan, some staff members had went for a training on how to develop a strategic plan which was facilitated by the Segal Family Foundation. 

 

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TAPP Malawi serves to champion the livelihood and health needs of farmers in Malawi. We strive to create spaces for farmers' continued learning and growth in their practice of sustainable farming while ensuring their improved livelihoods and healthy living. 

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