About MBPA
The national representative body for Malawi's beekeeping and bee products industry.
Established in 2008 and officially registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee in January 2026, MBPA unites the bee value chain to promote sustainable growth, investment, quality and market development.
A united national platform for the bee value chain
The Malawi Bee Products Association is the national representative body for Malawi's beekeeping and bee products industry.
MBPA was originally established in 2008 through the COMAPASS II Project. It was later revitalised through a stakeholder-led process that broadened participation to producers, cooperatives, processors, traders, researchers, government institutions, development partners and private-sector actors.
In January 2026, the Association attained full legal status as a Company Limited by Guarantee, creating a stronger institutional foundation for representation, coordination and service delivery.
Vision and mission
MBPA exists to help transform beekeeping into a sustainable and commercially viable industry that contributes to livelihoods, environmental stewardship and national economic growth.
A vibrant beekeeping industry
To create a vibrant beekeeping industry that contributes significantly to household wealth creation, natural resources management and national economic growth.
Income, exports and sustainability
To increase household incomes and export earnings through sustainable beekeeping, bee-product marketing, value addition and utilisation.
Institutional milestones
MBPA established
The Association was established through the COMAPASS II Project to coordinate and represent Malawi's bee products sector.
A broader national platform
A stakeholder-led process expanded participation across the complete bee products value chain.
Formal legal registration
MBPA became a Company Limited by Guarantee, strengthening its governance and institutional capacity.
Sector coordination and growth
MBPA works to improve quality, value addition, market access, investment, research, policy and sustainable beekeeping.
How we work
Accountable leadership and professional coordination
MBPA is governed by an elected Board of Directors representing key stakeholders across Malawi's bee products value chain, including producers, processors, input suppliers, academia and research institutions.
The Secretariat implements programmes, coordinates day-to-day activities and provides membership, partnership, administrative, communication and technical services.
What MBPA seeks to achieve
Our work connects production, quality, enterprise, markets, research, policy and environmental responsibility.
- Improve production and productivity of quality bee products.
- Promote sustainable beekeeping practices.
- Strengthen cooperatives and producer organisations.
- Improve processing, packaging and value addition.
- Develop local and international markets.
- Promote research and innovation.
- Advocate for enabling policies and regulations.
- Foster collaboration among industry stakeholders.