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Climate change and culture: the influence of traditional cultural beliefs and modern religious values on adaptive capacity to climate change in Bolero, Malawi.

Butao, Chikondi Banda (Mzuzu University, 2015)

The study aimed at determining the influence of traditional cultural beliefs and modern religious values on adaptive capacity to climate change in Bolero. Specifically, the study mapped out traditional cultural practices ...
Investigating the influence of communication channels on adoption of climate smart agriculture in Bolero, Rumphi district in Malawi

Mbukwa, Pauline Kalumikiza (Mzuzu University, 2015)

A lot of agricultural technologies are being promoted in Malawi to encourage smallholder farmers to adapt to climate change effects. One such technology is Climate Smart Agriculture technologies (CSAs), which in this ...
Adoption of renewable soil fertility management technologies in bolero extension planning area (EPA), Rumphi, Malawi

Nyirongo, Chizamsoka (Mzuzu University, 2015)

The study wanted to understand smallholder farmers’ perceptions of soil fertility levels and climate change and analyzed factors affecting adoption of renewable soil fertility management technologies (RSFMTs), namely ...
Assessment of traditional knowledge in use as early warning system on community adaptation to dry spells in Bolero Malawi

Iman, Treeza Chosadziwa (Mzuzu University, 2015)

Malawi is faced with various climatic changes. Climate change adaptation and vulnerability assessments have shown that communities in Malawi are highly vulnerable to different climate risks including flooding, shorter rain ...
Crop yield responses to temperature and rainfall variability in Bolero, Malawi.

Gaveta, Elias (Mzuzu University, 2015)

Intensity and distribution of rainfall and temperature affect crop yield output as such households dependent on rain fed agriculture are more vulnerable to climate change and variability. It is impossible to influence ...
Factors affecting adoption of compost manure among farmers in Bolero, Rumphi district, Malawi

Sakwata, Bernard Everson (Mzuzu University, 2015)

Low adoption of soil fertility improvement technologies in Malawi and other countries in Sub Saharan Africa is a major concern in the attainment of sustainable food security in the region. This paper examines factors causing ...
Smallholder farmers’ perceptions and climate change adaptation in Bolero community in Malawi

Munthali, Chakufwa Kaulanda (Mzuzu University, 2015)

Smallholder farmers’ perceptions of climate change are very important for their adoption of adaptation strategies. The study assessed smallholder farmers’ perceptions of climate variability and climate change adaptation ...
Assessment of conservation agriculture adoption in Bolero EPA in Rumphi district of Malawi

Banda, Stanislaus Richard Yangazu (Mzuzu University, 2015-06)

The study assessed factors that influence farmers‘ adoption of Conservation Agriculture and the challenges that farmers face in implementing Conservation Agriculture in Bolero Extension Planning Area (EPA). Data was collected ...
Cultural barriers to adequate dietary intake in drought prone areas of Bolero, Malawi.

Mtonga, Melina Portia (Mzuzu University, 2015-06)

Cultural barriers shape dietary behavior and influence adaptive capacity of rural communities living in climate change prone regions of Sub Saharan Africa. Therefore, the study was conducted to assess the role of cultural ...
Adaptive capacity of cattle farmers to climate change in Bolero Extension Planning Area - Malawi

Munthali, Wellings Chiling’oma (Mzuzu University, 2015-06)

This study was conducted in Bolero Extension planning Area in Rumphi district of Malawi during 2014/2015 season to assess adaptive capacity of cattle farmers to climate change. Specifically, to (1) characterize pasture and ...
Climate variability: how it affects women’s adaptive capacity on food,water and energy needs

Chirwa, Esther Stone (Mzuzu University, 2015-06)

Food, water and energy are critical necessities which drive the daily livelihoods of a household. These are basic needs that keep every household running to sustain life. Availability of food, water and energy is linked ...
Institutional arrangements and adaptation of climate change mitigation practicesin Bolero- Malawi

Luwe, Gift Chiwaula (Mzuzu University, 2015-06-30)

This study set out to understand reasons smallholder farmers in Bolero fail to uptake expert advice from institutions in mitigating adverse effects of climate change. The study also attempted to understand reasons for local ...
Contribution of farmer perception and project implementation process towards adoption of rainwater harvesting tanks for food security in Bolero, Malawi

Luhanga, Major Chimukwayaya (Mzuzu University, 2015-06-30)

This study explored the contribution of farmer perception and project implementation process to adoption of rainwater harvesting (RWH) tanks for food security in Bolero, Malawi. Data was collected from 10 purposefully ...
Value chain analysis of baobab products for improved marketing and sustainability of their trade in malawi

Amosi, Nellie (Mzuzu University, 2018-05)

There is very little information on the basic market functioning and actors involved in baobab product trade of baobab products which has predominantly remained informal with limited commercialization. A study was carried ...
Drinking Water Quality and Human Dimensions: a case study of the 2017 - 2018 cholera outbreak in Karonga, Malawi

Kaponda, Prince (Mzuzu University, 2019)

The aim of this study was to assess drinking water source quality and human dimensions: a case study of the 2017–2018 cholera outbreak in Karonga, Malawi. The study analysed 120 drinking water samples using standard methods ...
An investigation of factors affecting sustainability of rope pumps: a case study for selected traditional authorities in Rumphi district, Malawi

MKANDAWIRE, JACOB CHING’ANYI (Mzuzu University, 2019-06)

The Malawi Government has a set of recommended hand pumps as an approach to increase access to potable water, especially in rural areas. Although these approved pumps have contributed in the scaling up of rural water access, ...
Assessment of factors affecting adoption of rooftop rainwater harvesting technology for domestic use in Blantyre, Malawi

Banda, Chrissie Msulira (Mzuzu University, 2020)

Despite widespread perception that harvested rainwater from rooftop has poor quality, rooftop rainwater harvesting remains an option for ensuring access to safe drinking water. This study assessed factors affecting adoption ...
Analysis of Domestic Solid Waste Management and Willingness to Pay for Solid Waste Collection in Informal Settlements of Mzuzu City, Malawi

Kapanda, Gabriel Junior (Mzuzu University, 2020)

Previous reports show that there is limited formal solid waste collection in informal settlements of Mzuzu City. Furthermore, there is scanty data about willingness to pay (WTP) for solid waste collection services. The ...
Land Use and Land Cover Re-Patterning as a Method for Streamflow Regime Modification in Lilongwe River Catchment in Malawi

Sibande, Chawezi O. (Mzuzu University, 2021)

Land use and land cover changes (LULCCs) have been increasingly shown to exacerbate water-related problems such as floods and droughts worldwide. Malawi has not been spared such issues despite the reported opportunities ...
Nexus of Human Factor and Road Geometrics on Traffic Accidents along Mzuzu - Jenda M1 Road Stretch

Khendlo, Japhet Nelson (Mzuzu University, 2021)

In Malawi, approximately 20 road traffic accidents occur every day and about 1000 people are killed every year. Mzuzu-Jenda M1 road is one of the accidents prone stretches. Although the road serves as a back-borne route ...

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