Shire Valley Transformation Program - Phase 2

About this project

SVTP-2 will develop gravity irrigation infrastructure in the Shire Valley that will deliver water to blocks of land where commercial agriculture will be practiced. Component one will complete and commission the temporary intake and the first 52 km of Main Canals 1 and 2, including all associated hydraulic structures. It will further support environmental restoration measures and environmental and social compliance activities required to transition the scheme from construction to full operation. Component two will support finalization of land registration and consolidation activities to establish the first cohort of commercially managed Smallholder Owned Commercial Farm Enterprises (SOCFEs) across the initial 1,000 Ha. Component 3 will support operationalization of the first SOCFE through irrigation service delivery, agricultural advisory support, farm management services, governance strengthening, and capacity building aimed at making the SOCFEs commercially viable and supporting climate-resilient agricultural enterprises. Component 4 will be scaled back to support landscape restoration, productive forestry initiatives, and livelihood support activities.

Published by

World Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Malawi

Sectors

Agricultural water resourcesMulti-hazard response preparednessAgricultural extensionAgro-industriesForestry policy and administrative management

Places

Nsanje District, Ngabu, Chikwawa District, Bangula

Funded by

International Development Association

Implemented by

Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development

Accountable

Republic of Malawi

Passes funds through

International Development Association

Published by World Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 44000-P176575.

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