Governance
Summary of Performance
as of March 10, 2026Arranged in order of latest update
inprogress
inprogress24-February-2026
Digitalize and streamline land registration processes to eliminate corruption and reduce disputes.Read More
inprogress
inprogress06-February-2026
Freeze the purchase of new vehicles for public officialsRead More
inprogress
inprogress09-February-2026
Review civil service structure and composition so as to reduce unnecessary expenditure while improving efficiencyRead More
inprogress
inprogress15-December-2025
Strengthen legal compliance and accountability across government operationsRead More
implemented
implemented15-October-2025
Reverse the decisions to relocate Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority, Malawi Housing Corporation, Malawi Broadcasting Corporation, Prison Services, National Statistical Office, etc to LilongweRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Put the right and qualified people in the right positions in order to promote efficiency and effectiveness in public service deliveryRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Promote all deserving career civil servants whose opportunities for career advancement have been thwarted by external forcesRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Promote efficiency and effectiveness within the public service through defined performance and defined appraisalsRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Recruit all trained teachers and medical personnel who have completed their professional accreditation process but are subjected to unnecessary bureaucratic bottlenecksRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Improve remuneration of all civil servants by aligning salaries to cost of living, following recent waves of devaluation and increased inflationRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Cater for specialised training for civil servants at Malawi School of Government and Mpemba Staff training collegesRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Provide government scholarships to deserving Civil Servants to upgrade and enhance public service deliveryRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Promote positivity by encouraging idea development and researchRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Stimulate the spirit of Hard work and self reliance by awarding well deserving citizensRead More
not commenced
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Instil the value of money in the traditional economy of wealth and social developmentRead More
not commenced
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Advance religious values by working with religious leaders in serving our peopleRead More
not commenced
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Establish a National Spatial Data CentreRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Reform existing serive delivery processes and ensure that at least 70% of government services will be available online and AI-optimized for efficiency and transparencyRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Ensure that every Malawian will have access to a digital ID, which will be fully interoperable with social services, health records, education, mobile money, and agriculture systemsRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Provide access to affordable broadband to over 80% of the population. Malawi will be a digitally empowered nation, with over 2,500 Public Wi-Fi access zones including markets, schools, hospitals, and bus depotsRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Support establishment of Legal Aid Offices in every district council to enhance access to justiceRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Enhance criminal justice reforms, including rehabilitation of inmates, parole system and non-custodial sentencingRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Implement recommendation in the protection of people living with albinism policyRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Ensure that disadvantaged persons have same access to justiceRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Promote a Mindset that values women’s participation in decision-making and leadership positionsRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Establish and capitalise Women’s Economic Empowerment initiative and entrepreneurship development at constituency level to a tune of MK 100 MillionRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Review, strengthen, harmonise and enforce Gender-Related Laws including the establishment of the Women Economic Empowerment Fund to accelerate the implementation of the 40:60 quota representation as provided in the Gender Equality Act of 2013Read More
not commenced
not commenced
Increase the participation of Women in Politics, cabinet positions and decision-making ranks in alignment with the 50-50 campaign and international agreements on gender equalityRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Review the Local Government Act of 1998 to recognise and accommodate the fast urbanisationRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Spread the presence of Government Administration Offices and Statutory Corporations amongst its major Cities of Mzuzu, Lilongwe, Blantyre and ZombaRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Establish Youth Advisory Councils at district levels to provide input on local development plansRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Amend the Local Government Act to mandate at least two youth representatives (one male, one female) in every District and Ward Development CommitteeRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Ensure inclusivity through involvement of marginalized groups in decision-making processes and ensuring that services reach all sectors of the populationRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Increase funding to local councils with each constituency getting at least K5 billion per financial yearRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Transfer powers, responsibilities, and resources from the central government to district authoritiesRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Prioritise and enforce Decentralisation as a major driver for attaining development, reducing poverty and supporting job creation through citizen engagement and participation at the local levelRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Rationalise the public service, including foreign missions.Read More
not commenced
not commenced
The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA), as well as the Financial Crimes Division of the High Court shall be sufficiently funded to ensure that they discharge their statutory mandates to the satisfaction of the publicRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Restore the integrity of governance systems and institutions by ensuring merit based appointment of governance leaders free from political interferenceRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Capacitate the Office of the Auditor General to facilitate timely audits and release of audit reportsRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Enact legal framework to safeguard implementation of CDF and provide guidance and institutional framework for operationalisation of expanded CDFRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Roll out real-time government dashboards to facilitate open governance, budget transparency, and citizen feedbackRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Enhance transparency and accountability in state-owned enterprisesRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Promote a culture of transparency and accountability, especially amongst Controlling OfficersRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Establish robust accountability mechanisms, such as audits, citizen feedback systems, and independent oversight bodies, to ensure that local governments are responsive to their constituenciesRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Develop and review clear, transparent, and enforceable laws and regulations that define the roles and responsibilities of all levels of governmentRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Inculcate the spirit of Patriotism and Integrity at all levels of governanceRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Promote visionary and transformational leadership that does not accommodate mediocrity and the commercialisation of politicsRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Drastically reduce the budget for State ResidencesRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Revise the allocation formula for resources to councils favouring more investments and less consumptionRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Renovate and construct new government offices to provide a conducive working environment and cut on government recurrent expendituresRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Promote efficiency and cost saving measures by appointing a lean cabinetRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Government will develop a proper and professional career path for diplomatic staff, with tailored trainings that will enhance the skills and aptitude of the personnel in the Malawi diplomatic service to ensure a vibrant and professional diplomatic serviceRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Government will also review and rationalize Malawi’s foreign missions abroad, the numbers and quality of diplomatic staff in each mission, closing those that are unprofitable to Malawi and opening new ones that can benefit the countryRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Enhance regional and international police and law enforcement cooperationRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Strengthen Malawi’s progressive participation in regional and international economic integration initiatives and uphold the treaties to which Malawi appended its signatureRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Continue to adhere to the Treaty establishing the African Union (AU) and/or the continental economic cooperation and initiativesRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Promote structured Government to Government labour exports in sectors of interest between Malawi and foreign GovernmentsRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Build and maintain alliances and partnerships with likeminded countries to advance shared interests and objectivesRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Ensure that only Malawian citizens, and not foreigners, access passport servicesRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Government will engage into meaningful people-centered international relations that translate into Malawi’s ability to export and meaningfully participate on the international marketRead More
not commenced
not commenced
The government will equip the National Intelligence Service (NIS) to provide vital and relevant information to the security institutions, making it a national asset that is non-partisan while maintaining the essential component of secrecyRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Support the cities of Mzuzu, Lilongwe, Mangochi, Blantyre and Zomba to have their own police services to meet specific security and safety needsRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Establish and capacitate specialized units within the Police Service for city policingRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Substantively finance the capacity and operations of the Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) of Police to process and solve public complaints against police officers, with the aim of promoting accountability, professionalism, discipline, respect for the rule of law and human rights in policingRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Enhance an approach to policing in which police officers, citizens and community groups work together in an accepted partnershipRead More
not commenced
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Ensure that the police reforms are implemented substantively for the Malawi Police Service (MPS) to possess modern equipment and policing techniques.Read More
not commenced
not commenced
Support the MDF’s participation in external deployments such as under the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in DRC (MONUSCO) Force Intervention Brigade (FIB),Southern Africa Mission in the DRC (SAMIDRC) and military observer missions, and staff officers in various countriesRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Commercialize specific services and departments of the MDF to enable its substantive contribution to the economic development of the country.Read More
not commenced
not commenced
Support MDF to effectively assist the Malawi Police Service where necessary in ensuring peace and fight crimes as guided by the Constitution.Read More
not commenced
not commenced
Support MDF in local deployments such as in border patrol and management in Nsanje, Mulanje, Blantyre, Lilongwe,Mchinji, Likoma, Chitipa and Karonga, among others.Read More
not commenced
not commenced
Improve the morale in the army by providing adequate training, uniforms, better equipment and support facilities, improved service conditions and improved welfare of the men and women in uniformRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Create a Special Forces Unit and capacitate the MDF in human, technical and technological capabilities to effectively respond to emergencies and disastersRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Improve the capacity and professional competence Malawi Defense Force (MDF’s) Centres of excellence – National Defence College, the MDF Command and Staff College (MDFCSC) and the Malawi Armed Forces College (MAFCO) - to enable it respond adequately and urgently to the needs of our nationRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Promote and protect human rights, democracy and the rule of lawRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Increase access to legal services to poor Malawians by recruiting more government lawyers and increase funding at the Legal Aid BureauRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Operationalise the Judicial Service and Administration Act and judicial reforms, by among others the establish and properly fund the Judicial Service Commission and Independent Complaints CommissionRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Carry out relevant reforms in the public service to improve performance in all government ministries, departments and agenciesRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Have strict oversight and supervision of the actions and activities of all institutions, departments and agencies falling under the Executive in order to enforce adherence to the rule of lawRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Support the work and activities of the Malawi Human Rights Commission and the Office of the Ombudsman by making sure they make sufficient provisions within the national budget to ensure that their activities are not suffocated by underfundingRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Pass relevant legislation that frees the Director of Public Prosecutions from political interference and to make that office accountable to the people of MalawiRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Ensure that the Director of Public Prosecutions discharges his functions evenly without fear or favourRead More
not commenced
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Restoring the independence of the Police in discharging its functions so that it wins the confidence of all persons in Malawi by serving the interests of all Malawians and not those of any grouping, be it political, tribal or otherRead More
not commenced
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Government shall pass legislation clearly articulating the parameters of that office and create deputy Attorneys GeneralRead More
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not commenced
Government will initiate a discussion involving the three arms of government on how to reform the functions and duties of the Office of Attorney GeneralRead More
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not commenced
Invest in the training and capacity building of Councillors to monitor and manage local development projectsRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Review and rationalize the functions of parastatals and other State-Owned EnterprisesRead More
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Continue to build modern offices for all urban and rural councilsRead More
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Reform the city councils with the aim of enhancing autonomy, revenue collection and improved delivery of servicesRead More
not commenced
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Introduce Infrastructure Services Unit and Performance Improvement Support Unit in the Ministry responsible for Local Government, for effective project design, supervision, monitoring and evaluationRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Strengthen communication and coordination between central and local governments, as well as between different local agencies, to avoid fragmentation and duplication of effortsRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Ensure local governments have access to adequate and predictable revenue streams, including local taxes, grants, and allocations from the national governmentRead More
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not commenced
Invest in capacity-building, and institutional strengthening at the local level to enhance governance and service deliveryRead More
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Expand the scope of the CDF to cover areas such as construction of Early Childhood Centres, Schools, Health centres, road grading, irrigation schemes, police units, markets, water and sanitation facilities, skills development centres, and provision of bursaries and vocational trainingRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Reform the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) as a vehicle of community transformation by depoliticising it and taking resources closer to the peopleRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Review and update outdated land policies to align with modern economic and social realitiesRead More
not commenced
not commenced
Establish special land courts to handle land disputes efficientlyRead More
not commenced
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Implement a fair land taxation system to prevent land speculation and encourage productive useRead More
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Facilitate proper town management and planningRead More
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