Malawi Investment Summit
Overview
Malawi is seeking to strengthen its position as a destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), following a series of reforms aimed at improving investment facilitation and supporting greater industrialisation, exports and value addition. While the country has historically attracted lower FDI inflows than many regional peers, recent measures signal a more coordinated approach to attracting and retaining international investment.
The Investment and Export Promotion Act 2024 has strengthened the framework for investment promotion and facilitation through the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC), including more coordinated investor services through its One-Stop Service Centre. The Special Economic Zones Act 2024 provides a framework for developing investment-ready locations for manufacturing and export-oriented production, while the draft National Investment Policy seeks to address wider constraints to investment. Agriculture, tourism, mining and manufacturing are among the priority sectors for economic growth.
According to MITC, FDI inflows are projected to reach $1.2bn by the end of the current fiscal year. Yet bureaucracy, infrastructure gaps and regulatory uncertainty continue to constrain investment. Addressing these barriers will be important if Malawi is to translate policy reform into investment and compete more effectively for regional and global capital.
This Financial Times briefing, held in partnership with PMI, will bring together investors, policymakers, business leaders and international experts to examine Malawi’s evolving investment landscape and the reforms, opportunities and challenges shaping its economic future.
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Key Discussion Points
Strengthening the foundations of Malawi’s business environment
Where are reforms already delivering tangible results for investors, and what further changes are needed to create a more predictable and competitive business environment?
What’s next for Malawi’s growth sectors?
Where do the most compelling investment opportunities lie within these priority sectors, and what will it take to turn potential into bankable projects?
Converting energy sector reforms into investment
What must Malawi do to convert its energy potential and reform commitments into financeable projects, reliable electricity and productive economic growth?
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