Held at The Fourty Four Hotel in Lilongwe on 10th July 2024, the progress review meeting brought together Principal Investigators (PIs) and project team members to showcase their achievements, reflect on challenges, and plan for the next phase of project execution.

Speaking during the event, the AquaFish Director commended the dedication and technical strides made by the teams so far, saying the Centre was “impressed with the current progress” and encouraged all implementers to “keep up the momentum and deliver even more impact.”

The day-long meeting featured a series of presentations from the project implementers, spanning the fish food, livestock feed, and aqua feed value chains.

AquaFish’s Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) Coordinator, Dr. Makungwa, took participants through the World Bank’s environmental safeguard policies, reminding teams of the importance of aligning their activities with international sustainability standards.

The meeting ended with a working session where teams updated their work plans and submitted reports, wrapping up what many described as a productive and energizing day.

The CARP-E projects, supported through AquaFish, are central to driving research-led solutions for food security, resilience, and economic development across Malawi and the region.