LILONGWE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES BUNDA CAMPUS FACULTY OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (FDS) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS CONFIDENTIAL MID SEMESTER EXAM (2015/2016) FOOD POLICY ANALYSIS — (AEC 317) DATE: 26" MAY 2016 INSTRUCTIONS This paper has a total of two questions. Answer all questions . Marks will be awarded for content, systematic presentation and clarity Ae pe This is a take home exam that should handed in by 9" June 20161. Using evidence on production and consumption of food items in Malawi Describe the food problem that Malawi faces and suggest strategies for improving production and consumption and provide justification why they should be considered 2. Assume you have been employed by as an advocacy manager for a civil society organization and you been asked to prepare a position paper on Farm Input Subsidy Program (FISP). Do a review of the current FISP (design and implementation) and outline changes that would be required to improve Performance and make it consistent with the Abuja Declaration. Good luck! Page 2 of 2