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BackgroundThe National Resilience Strategy (NRS) aims to build resilience against economic and environmental shocks, promoting inclusive growth, food security, and well-being for all Malawians. The NRS consists of four pillars: ( 1) Resilient Agricultural Growth; (2) Risk Reduction, Flood Control and Early Warning and Response Systems; (3) Human Capacity, Livelihoods, and Social Protection; and (4) Catchment Protection and Management. Titukulane RFSA is piloting the NRS in Zomba and Mangochi districts, working with District Councils to coordinate implementation with various stakeholders.the national level, point to areas that require improvement to enhance overall NRS implementation.Key recommendations for districts planning to implement the NRS include strengthening coordination of development partners, aligning projects and funding with NRS priorities, improving communication and commitment among stakeholders, establishing a harmonized MIS, and developing clear coordination mechanisms for complex pillars. By addressing these recommendations and applying the lessons learned from the pilot, future district-level NRS implementations can be more efficient, effective, and sustainable. Ultimately, this will contribute to building resilience against shocks and promoting inclusive growth, food security, and well-being for all Malawians.This learning brief was written by Fundi Kayamba-Phiri with contribution from IFPRI's Suresh Babu and CARE's Dorothy Ngwira and Sairana Ahsan.

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