Turning Evidence into Action for Sustainable Development

The Institute for Development (i4D) is an independent, Malawian-led non-profit strengthening health, agriculture, education, governance and social systems across Malawi since 2018.

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Chitukuko Cha Mudzi community garden and irrigation project, an example of community-led, evidence-driven development in practice

Our Story

The Institute for Development (i4D) is an independent, Malawian-led non-profit organisation established in 2018 by a multidisciplinary team of public health professionals, researchers, policy specialists, economists, lawyers, social scientists, environmental experts and governance professionals.

Headquartered in Blantyre, we work with government ministries, communities, civil society, academia and development partners to generate evidence, strengthen institutions and deliver sustainable development across Malawi.

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Strategic Pillars

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Our Programmes

i4D works across six strategic pillars — underpinned by research, technical assistance and consultancy services — to strengthen systems and empower communities across Malawi.

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Pillar 1

Health Systems Strengthening

Resilient, equitable health systems and universal health coverage.

Drone technology supporting precision agricultural monitoring

Pillar 2

Agriculture, Climate & Food Systems

Climate-smart, market-oriented agriculture and food security.

Pillar 3

Education & Skills Development

Inclusive education, digital literacy and human capital.

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Why Partner With i4D

Our work is guided by six core values — integrity, excellence, innovation, partnership, equity and inclusion, and evidence — and delivered through a systems-strengthening approach designed to produce impact that outlasts any single project or funding cycle.

Evidence-Driven

We generate and apply robust research and evidence to inform policy, practice and investment decisions.

Locally Led, Systems-Focused

We strengthen existing government and community structures rather than building parallel delivery systems.

Multidisciplinary Team

Public health professionals, researchers, economists, lawyers, social scientists and governance specialists work together on every programme.

Built for Sustainability

We design for impact that endures beyond project cycles and external funding, through capacity built within national institutions.