Established in 2008 and operating in Malawi’s Central Region, the Clinton Development Initiative (CDI) is an international NGO which organizes and links soybean farmers to offtakers.

Promoting Smallholder Farmer Access to Better Markets and Finance via Establishment of the Community Driven Agribusiness Model

Completed in March 2023, the 18-month partnership supported 3,176 fish farmers and 3,000 soybean producers to work together in functional and effective groups and cooperatives to increase productivity, output, quality and, in the long term, household income. Farmer clubs were able to enjoy discounts on inputs, and bulk purchases from suppliers, as well as access to finance with low interest rates. The project also improved linkages to offtake and aggregation for farmers. At a total cost of £212,369, the CASA contribution of £104,728 provided for technical assistance and a grant.

Updated: December 2024