I welcome this momentous decision by Member States to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals which will guide development for the next fifteen years, offering a chance to meet the global citizenry's aspirations for a more peaceful and prosperous, and sustainable future.
The UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Federal Republic of Germany through KfW have joined hands with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support the second round of competition of the Malawi Innovation Challenge Fund (MICF) for the Manufacturing and Logistics, and the Agribusiness Windows.
The Government of China has partnered with the Government of Malawi and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in supporting disaster risk management programmes through the launch of the Small Grant Scheme to community based organizations in disaster prone areas.
About 600 households from Msundu village in traditional authority Malanda in the northern district of Nkhatabay depend on the land along Katendeza river for farming. It is from this flat land that people from Msundu grow cassava, rice and maize crops for food and commercial purposes.
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development in collaboration with UNDP have launched the Malawi National Human Development Report (NHDR) with Members of Parliament (MPs). The official launch of the MNHDR whose theme is Inclusive Growth in Malawi took place at Parliament building in Lilongwe, presided over by the Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Hon. Dr. Goodall Gondwe and attended by the Chairpersons of various Parliamentary Committees in the Malawi’s National Assembly.
With financial and technical support from the United Nations Development Programme and the European Union, Malawi has launched the first ever National Quality Strategy (NQS) with a call for an inclusive and immediate implementation of the strategy
Malawi launched the Buy Malawi Strategy (BMS) in a bid to promote locally produced goods and services. UNDP supported the development and launch of the strategy in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the private sector. UNDP Resident Representative in Malawi, Mia Seppo commended the Ministry for its leadership and commitment towards the formulation of the BMS, saying the strategy complements other important ongoing initiatives of the Government of Malawi aimed at advancing the industrialization agenda for Malawi.
On this day we celebrate the power of volunteerism. Volunteering fosters creativity, draws strength from our passions and connects us to those who need us most. Volunteerism is a global phenomenon that transcends boundaries, religions and cultural divides. Volunteers embody the fundamental values of commitment, inclusiveness, civic engagement and a sense of solidarity.
The government is in the process of establishing partnerships with local and regional telecommunication companies so that text messages on weather conditions can be sent to farmers frequently. 280 members of 28 Village Disaster Risk Committees are already receiving the SMS updates and are responsible for disseminating the information to their communities. More community members will be identified to receive these updates, and the circle of people benefitting from the SMS’s will continue to widen.
Malawi’s first ever Resilience Innovation Lab has successfully secured support from the United Nations Development Programme Africa window of the innovation facility, supported by the Government of Denmark. This exciting new Lab will serve as an incubator of new and innovative ideas in building resilience against economic and environmental shocks in the country
“We want to provide young journalists in developing countries a unique opportunity to contribute to the global debate on climate change in the run-up to COP21, while building their capacity and providing recognition for excellence” noted Neil Buhne, UNDP Geneva Director.
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“At Basic Water Needs, we take our social responsibility very seriously and strive to make our whole supply chain sustainable, respecting both human rights and our environmental impact,” stated Jens Groot, the company’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are honoured to join the Business Call to Action and look forward to working with both BCtA and our fellow members to strengthen the impact of our work.”
Lilongwe - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Administrator, Ms. Helen Clark today wrapped up her three day mission to Malawi. During her mission, she spoke at the official launch of the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) report on Thursday after which she proceeded to deliver a lecture on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at Malawi Parliament.
The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) sets and implements standards and conducts conformity tests on selected imports and exports, but it has had limited capacity to certify products for international markets. As such, exporters have been incurring extra high costs as well as delays as they seek certification overseas.
Malawi’s launches the country’s first Public Environmental Expenditure Review Malawi’s economy and the livelihoods of a majority of the population are largely dependent on different environment and natural resources (ENR).
On May, 26, the Malawi government through the Ministry of Trade and Industry and UNDP organized a two day training on the Agribusiness Supplier Development Programme (ASDP).
Through support from the project, Government has incorporated and mainstreamed SLM principles in three (3) policies namely Water Resources Policy (2013), Fisheries Policy (2013) and Forestry Policies (2013). This has seen the construction of fish ponds in the districts where the project is being implemented.
Potato growing farmers have created their own market in Chandamale village in Neno district. The farmers belong to the first and only cooperative in the area.
UNDP Assistant Secretary General and Director of the UNDP Crisis Response Unit, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu visited Malawi from March 22 to March 25th, 2015. The purpose of the mission was to appreciate the situation on the ground following the disaster that Malawi experienced.
Having signed the Millennium Declaration in September, 2000, the Government of Malawi and its collaborating partners have, in the past 15 years, been implementing a number of interventions in order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) targets. The MDGs End-line Report shows progress that has been made towards the achievement of the MDGs. The Report highlights that the country has achieved four out of the eight goals.
With the joint support of UNDP and UNEP PEI, the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development produced the Public Expenditure Review Report on Environment and Disaster Risk Management. A downloadable copy can found below. This report was produced in November 2014
The initial attempt to ban thin plastics was introduced in December 2012 but was suspended a month later as the Plastic Manufacturers Association of Malawi (PMAM) obtained a court order against the ban...
The Government of Malawi has in 2015, with support of the UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Initiative (PEI) included poverty-environment related guidance in the Public Sector Investment Programme Appraisal Manual and Preparation Handbook...
In June 2015 the Office of the President in Malawi officially approved a Guide to Executive Decision-Making Processes Handbook outlining the processes and procedures to be followed in policy development in Malawi’s public service.
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