The Global Center for Food Systems Innovation works on improving food systems in a world facing shrinking natural resources, changing climate, urbanization, and rapidly increasing demand. We focus on capacity building activities that increase the strengths of agricultural innovation systems and related actors in Malawi and Afghanistan.
Launched in 2012, GCFSI is one of eight development labs established through the Higher Education Solutions Network of the United States Agency for International Development. GCFSI is housed within MSU's International Studies and Programs unit, and works with researchers and faculty across campus and around the world.
GCFSI partners with the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Malawi University of Science and Technology, and Wageningen University.
GCFSI takes an interdisciplinary approach that encompasses the entire food system. We consider major environmental, economic, and social trends, as well as workforce development needs. Our cross-cutting themes include communicating for impact, gender inclusiveness, systems thinking, and student engagement.
The Food Fix
GCFSI blog
Using Design Thinking to Teach Design Thinking
in Malawi
Hubcast, Episode 7
Embracing Innovation to Address COVID-19 in Malawi
The Malawi University of Science and Technology is on the forefront of fighting COVID-19 with the support of MSU
Innovation is Not an Accident
How the Malawi University of Science and Technology built a “culture of innovation”
