Three consultative workshops were organized between 7th March 2006 and 10th March 2006. The first consultative workshop was held on 7th March 2006 at Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre with stakeholders in the tea sector and government officials.

The second meeting was held on 8th March 2006 at Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre with stakeholders in the cotton sector and government officials. The third meeting was held on 10th March 2006 at Capital Hotel in Lilongwe with stakeholders in the agriculture sector including academics, researchers, government officials and the donor community.