Presbyterian Church in Ireland - Mission Overseas - Malawi's maize miracle

25th November 2009

Malawi is one of the poorest and most densely populated countries in the world.

Four years ago almost half its population depended on food aid from abroad for survival. But this year, Malawi has managed to feed itself and even export some maize to hard-pressed neighbours.

This remarkable turnaround has been called the "Malawi Miracle".

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