Country overview and development background

Malawi is a landlocked country in southern Africa, bordering Mozambique, Zambia and the United Republic of Tanzania. It is categorised as a least developed country (LDC) and its high dependence on agriculture makes it one of the countries most affected by climate change. It has a history of being heavily dependent on official development assistance, which plays a significant role in the government’s fiscal planning. In 1998, the country set itself the goal of becoming a self-reliant, middle-income country by 2020, through sustainable growth and development. The national long-term perspective for development was encapsulated in the “Vision 2020” report, which formed the basis of the more practical “Malawi Growth and Development Strategy”, now in its third edition covering the period 2017-2022.

Sustainable Development Goals:

No Poverty

Zero Hunger

Gender Equality