RWA has partnered with Dalberg to produce the following report, Accelerating water security investments in Malawi agriculture value chains, which assesses the feasibility of commercial water investments in Malawi's tea, sugar, and coffee value chains and aims to understand the wider potential for water security investment in the sector. In 2026, RWA will be exploring how innovative financing mechanisms can be deployed to mitigate high upfront capital outlay for water security solutions in Malawi.

Coffee, tea, and sugar exports are strategic priorities for Malawi, but while they bring economic benefits, they face water risk. This brief contains key market insights from RWA’s work on Malawi’s agriculture supply chains.

The apparel/textiles industry forms the backbone of Bangladesh’s economy, employing five million people and accounting for 80% of the country’s exports. It is also highly water intensive. This brief contains key market insights from RWA’s work on water stewardship in Bangladesh and with global apparel supply chains.