A Catalyst for Sustainable Development

MALAWI FOREIGN POLICY

A Catalyst for Sustainable Development

Broad Policy Directions

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Table of Contents

Foreword ..................................................................................................................................... ii

Preface ...................................................................................................................................... iv

Acronyms and Abbreviations ...................................................................................................... .vi

Glossary....................................................................................................................................... x

Chapter 1: Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Background…....…………………………………………………………….…………………………………………….1

1.3 Linkages with Other Relevant Policies .......................................................... …………………2

1.4 Purpose of the Policy …………………………………….…………….…………………………………………….2

Chapter 2: Guiding Principles ................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 3: Broad Policy Directions ........................................................................................... 5

3.1 Policy Vision…….…………………………………………….………………………………………………………….5

3.2 Policy Goal ....................................................................................................................... 5

3.3 Policy Outcomes .............................................................................................................. 5

3.4 Policy Objectives.............................................................................................................. 5

Chapter 4: Policy Priority Areas ................................................................................................ 6

4.1 Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity...................................................................... . ………6

4.2 Sustainable Development ............................................................................................... 7

4.3 Peace and Security......................................................................................................... 12

4.4 Democratic Governance and Human Rights ................................................................. 14

4.5 Environmental Management and Climate Change ….………………………………………….…...15

Chapter 5: Institutional Arrangements .................................................................................. 17

5.1 Implementation Arrangements……………………………………………………………………………......17

5.2 Implementation Plan …………………………………………………………………………………………….….20

5.3 Monitoring and Evaluation ............................................................................................ 20

5.4 Review of the Policy…………………………………………………………………………………………….…...20

ANNEX 1: IMPLEMENTATION PLAN .................................................................................. 21-33

ANNEX 2: MONITORING AND EVALUATION PLAN ……………………………………………………………34-48


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Foreword

The Malawi Foreign Policy (MFP) is the Government of Malawi’s blueprint

that spells out Malawi’s policy on foreign relations. It outlines priorities and

guides the country’s engagement with the international community in

advancing its national interests as well as responding to the emerging global

issues.

The Policy recognizes that Malawi is a peaceful country endowed with rich and

abundant natural resources, including fertile arable land, fresh water resources,

mineral resources, cultural resources, tourist attractions and a vibrant workforce

buoyed by a youth bulge, all of which will be harnessed to create wealth for the

nation.

The Policy further recognizes that foreign relations have a significant role to

play for socio-economic development, economic growth and as a major source

of economic power for all people.

The MFP was informed by various national policies and legal instruments,

including the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi, the Malawi Vision 2020

and the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy (MGDS). The Policy has

also taken into account commitments and obligations made at the international

level such as the SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan

(RISDP), the African Union Agenda 2063, the 2030 United Nations Sustainable

Development Goals (SDGs).

At the centre of the policy is the recognition that the pursuit of sustainable

development is not possible in the absence of peace and stability and vice versa.

This being the case, the policy underscores the need to maintain peace, stability

and tranquility and continues with the ideals of good democratic governance,

human rights, the rule of law and equality.

The Malawi Government shall, in this respect, protect and safeguard its

sovereignty and territorial integrity with respect to its border in terms of land,

airspace, islands and water. Malawi shall also continue to maintain peaceful co-

existence, promote good neighbourliness and non-interference in internal affairs

of other states. At the same time, Government shall respect the sovereignty and

territorial integrity of its neighbours and all other countries.


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In this regard, Government will always be on the look-out for partners,

regionally and internationally to engage with, for mutual benefits.

Bearing in mind the ambitious plans outlined in this policy document, all

Malawians, from the public to the private sectors, faith-based communities,

non-governmental organizations, civil society, academia, community leaders,

the judiciary, the general public and partners, will all need to be mobilized to

play their rightful roles in the implementation of this policy.

The policy shall also promote and enhance the rights of the most vulnerable

groups such as women, the youth, children, and persons with disabilities, in

accordance with regional and international conventions.

In conclusion, it is the wish of the Malawi Government that the Ministry of

Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and all the relevant stakeholders

will coordinate effectively in the implementation of this policy, in order to

advance and actualize the country’s domestic and international agenda through

diplomatic engagements.

H.E. Prof. Arthur Peter Mutharika

PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MALAWI


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Preface

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is proud to

present the Second Edition of the Malawi Foreign Policy. This is a

reaffirmation of Government’s commitment to the utilization of bilateral,

regional, and global engagements for the advancement of sustainable

development for Malawi.

The policy highlights strategic national interests in engaging the international

community as summarized in the following five (5) priority areas, namely:

Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity; Sustainable Development; Peace and

Security; Democratic Governance and Human Rights; Environmental

Management and Climate Change.

Malawi recognizes that sustainable development is critical to transforming the

country’s economy and improving the living standards of all Malawians. While

pursuing sustainable development, the policy reaffirms Malawi’s strong

commitment to mutual respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, regional and

global peace and security. Malawi will, therefore, continue to commit to various

frameworks on democratic governance, human rights and environmental

management and climate change.

The policy was developed through consultations with various stakeholders such

as Ministries/Departments/Agencies (MDAs), National Assembly, private

sector, academia and civil society organizations (CSOs). The Ministry of

Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation wishes to register its sincere

appreciation to these sectors for their invaluable contributions made towards

formulation of this document.


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In conclusion, the policy demonstrates the Government’s will to effectively

engage the international community with the ultimate goal of attaining strategic

national interests and maintaining international peace and security.

Dr. Emmanuel Fabiano, M.P.,

MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION


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Acronyms and Abbreviations

ACB Anti-Corruption Bureau

AfCHPR African Charter on Human and People’s Rights

ACP Africa, Caribbean, and Pacific

ACP-EU ACP-European Union

ACP-EU JPA ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly

AGOA African Growth Opportunity Act

APRM African Peer Review Mechanism

ASF African Standby Force

ASA Africa-South America

ATT Arms Trade Treaty

AU African Union

B2B Business to Business

BRICS Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa

BWC Biological Weapons Convention

CAADP Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme

CC Climate Change

CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination

Against Women

CRC Convention on the Rights of the Child

CRPD Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

COMESA Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa

CPU Commonwealth Parliamentary Union

CSOs Civil Society Organisations

CWC Chemical Weapons Convention

DRC Democratic Republic of Congo

DTAAs Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements

EAC East African Community

EISA Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa

EU European Union


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FAO Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations

FDI Foreign Direct Investment

FOCAC Forum on China-Africa Cooperation

FTAs Free Trade Areas

ICESCR International Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

ICCPR International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

IDEA International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance

GBA Green Belt Authority

GDP Gross Domestic Product

G-77&China Group of 77 and China

ICCPR International Convention on Civil and Political Rights

ICESCR International Convention on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

ICJ International Court of Justice

ICT Information and Communication Technologies

IDPs Internally Displaced Persons

IMF International Monetary Fund

IPPAs Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements

IOM International Organisation for Migration

JCC Joint Commission of Cooperation

JPCC Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation

JPCDS Joint Permanent Commission of Defence and Security

LLDCs Land Locked Developing Countries

LDCs Least Developed Countries

MDAs Ministries, Departments and Agencies

MFP Malawi Foreign Policy

MACRA Malawi Communications and Regulatory Authority

MCCCI Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry

MDEP Malawi Diaspora Engagement Policy

MGDS III Malawi Growth and Development Strategy III

MHRC Malawi Human Rights Commission

MITC Malawi Investment and Trade Centre


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MoCECCD Ministry of Civic Education, Culture and Community

Development

MoD Ministry of Defence

MoEST Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

MoFEPD Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development

MoFAIC Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

MoHLS Ministry of Homeland Security

MoTT Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism

MoICT Ministry of Information and Communication Technology

MoJCA Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs

MoLHUD Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development

MoNREM Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Mining

MoTPW Ministry of Transport and Public Works

MRG Minority Rights Group

NDP National Development Plan

NPC National Planning Commission

NEPAD New Partnership for Africa’s Development

NES National Export Strategy

NIS National Intelligence Service

NAM Non-Aligned Movement

NGOs Non-Governmental Organizations

NTBs Non-Tariff Barriers

ODA Official Development Assistance

OPC Office of the President and Cabinet

OPCW Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

PIDA Programme for Infrastructure and Development in Africa

PRC People’s Republic of China

PSO Peace Support Operations

PTAs Preferential Trade Agreements

SADC Southern African Development Community

SADC ECF SADC Electoral Commission Forum


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SADC PF SADC Parliamentary Forum

SADC RISDP SADC Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan

SSC South - South Cooperation

SDGs Sustainable Development Goals

TBTs Technical Barriers to Trade

TOCs Transnational Organized Crimes

TFTA Tripartite Free Trade Area

UN United Nations

UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate

Change

WB World Bank

WTO World Trade Organization

WMD Weapons of Mass Destruction


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Glossary

Bilateral Relations Political, economic, social or cultural relations between

two sovereign states.

Diaspora Remittance Transfer of money by migrants to relatives or friends in

their home country.

Economic Diplomacy The art of negotiation that focuses on promotion of

trade, investment, tourism and resource mobilization for

socio-economic development. This is also known as

Development Diplomacy

Foreign Policy A set of goals that seek to outline how a country will

interface at an official level with other countries of the

world and in pursuit of its national economic, political,

social and cultural interests.

Least Developed Country (LDC) Any country that exhibits the lowest indicators of socio-

economic development, with low Human Development

Index ratings.

Malawi Diaspora Malawian citizens, collectively, residing outside the

country temporarily or for an indefinite period of time

whether for employment, business, education or any

other purpose, or persons of Malawian origin residing

outside the country, holding citizenship of another

country(s) but still having interests in Malawi

Multilateral Relations Political, economic, social or cultural relations among

states and other entities.

National Interests Goals that nations pursue to maximize what is best for

their respective countries in economic, environmental,

political, social, cultural, and security, among other

areas.

Preferential Trade Agreement An accord that gives market access to products of

participating countries in a trading bloc, through the

reduction of tariffs or other favourable terms such as

flexible rules of origin.


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Transnational Organised

Crimes (TOCs) Serious criminal activities perpetrated by groups whose

operations cross international borders, such as

trafficking in arms, drugs, and people, money

laundering and terrorism.

Policy Priority Areas

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Chapter 1

1.1 Introduction

The Foreign Policy of the Republic of Malawi is a blueprint for guiding how the country

conducts her foreign relations, while safeguarding her national economic, political, social,

and cultural interests.

1.2 Background

It was in the setting of a bipolar world created by the Cold War between the two super

powers that Malawi, amongst other African countries, attained independence from colonial

rule. Between 1964 and 1993 Malawi took a pragmatic approach of contact and dialogue as a

means to foster peace and stability regionally and globally so as to achieve its national

interests.

At the end of the Cold War, Malawi transitioned from a one-party system to a multiparty

democracy. Consequently, Malawi’s foreign policy approach also changed to a more open

and idealist approach in order to promote the country’s national interests. Between 1994 and

2004, while maintaining ties with its traditional partners in the developed world, Malawi also

consolidated its regional cooperation beyond SADC and COMESA countries and made new

friends in North Africa and the Middle East. Within this period, Malawi also adopted the first

written foreign policy.

From 2005 to 2014, Malawi intensified its efforts in economic cooperation and made some

pragmatic moves which included establishing diplomatic presence in Latin America and

Asia. During this era, the country also took some strategic steps towards building her

economic self-sustainability through establishing new partnerships and collaborations with

emerging countries, among others.

In view of the dynamic geopolitical landscape, the policy had to be reviewed. Currently,

Malawi must deal with three major issues in the global context: the threat of terrorism,

widening economic inequality and climate change. The second edition of the foreign policy

document is, therefore, coming at a time when it is imperative for the country to clearly

define its goals, values, approaches and priorities in its interactions with the international

community. It has taken on board the ever-changing global socio-economic and political

landscape, and the opportunities and challenges that countries such as Malawi encounter in

pursuit of sustainable development.


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Malawi recognises the critical role her relations in the region and beyond play in advancing

the nation’s development agenda and in promoting peace and security. As such, Malawi

aspires to harness the various opportunities through regional integration, bilateral and

multilateral cooperation to advance and complement its development agenda. On the other

hand, the nation has to contend with various challenges, including the volatile international

market, climate change and international security threats, such as Transnational Organised

Crimes (TOCs). In mitigating these threats, Malawi will leverage its relations for a more

stable world.

1.3 Linkages with Other Relevant Policies

In order to ensure that the policy advances Malawi’s national interests, it is linked with

various national and international policies and legal instruments, including the following: The

1994 Republic of Malawi Constitution; Malawi Vision 2020; MGDS – III; National Security

Policy; National Peace Policy, National Tourism Policy, National Export Strategy (NES);

Climate Change Policy; Trade and Industrialization Policies; National Information and

Communication Technology (ICT) Policy; National Employment and Labour Policy; Malawi

Diaspora Engagement Policy (MDEP); Treaty of the Southern African Development

Community (SADC); Constitutive Act of the African Union (AU); AU Agenda 2063; Charter

of the Commonwealth;1945 Charter of the United Nations and Statute of the International

Court of Justice (ICJ); Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations and

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

The 1994 Constitution recognises Malawi’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. It also

guarantees human rights, including the right to development for all Malawians. While the

national policies, such as the Vision 2020 and the MGDS-III highlight the country’s long-

term development vision and strategies to create wealth through sustainable economic

growth and infrastructure development, respectively, the Malawi Diaspora Engagement

Policy, on the other hand, highlights Malawi’s aspirations to enhance its Diaspora’s role in

the country’s development agenda.

1.4 Purpose of the Policy

The overall aim of the Malawi Foreign Policy (MFP) is to inform, guide, and strengthen the

conduct of the country’s foreign relations with the international community, while protecting

national interests and facilitating the creation of favourable conditions for the sustainable

economic development of the country and improving the well-being of all Malawians.


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In this regard, the policy has identified five (5) priority areas in pursuit of Malawi’s national

interests. These are:

i. Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity;

ii. Sustainable Development;

iii. Peace and Security;

iv. Democratic Governance, and Human Rights; and

v. Environmental Management and Climate Change.


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Chapter 2: Guiding Principles

The guiding principles expressed in the foreign policy demonstrate Government’s

commitment to protect its sovereignty, both internally and externally and safeguard territorial

integrity. It strives to achieve sustainable economic growth and development with adherence

to the principles of democratic governance and respect for human rights. The guiding

principles endeavour to attain environmental sustainability by protecting the country’s

valuable natural resources and effectively fight the consequences of environmental

degradation. The guiding principles of the policy include the following:

i. Sovereignty, territorial integrity and equality of states;

ii. The right of all peoples to self-determination;

iii. Respect for international norms, customs and laws;

iv. Peaceful co-existence and resolution of conflicts;

v. Leveraging economic diplomacy and international cooperation for national

development;

vi. Promoting regional and continental cooperation and integration; and

vii. Democratic values and good governance, including transparency and accountability,

respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.


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Chapter 3: Broad Policy Directions

3.1 Policy Vision

“Towards Sustainable Socio-Economic and Political Transformation through Global Engagement.”

3.2 Policy Goal

The overall goal of this policy is to advance Malawi’s strategic economic, social, political,

environmental and cultural interests internationally for sustainable development.

3.3 Policy Outcomes

The Foreign Policy intends to achieve the following five main outcomes:

i. Malawi’s sovereignty and territorial integrity ensured;

ii. Sustainable development, prosperity and the wellbeing of Malawians attained;

iii. Peace and stability maintained;

iv. Good governance promoted regionally and internationally; and

v. Malawi’s image and socio-cultural values preserved.

3.4 Policy Objectives

The broad objectives of this policy are to:

i. Safeguard the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in respect to land, water,

islands and airspace;

ii. Promote wealth creation, prosperity, and wellbeing of Malawians through Foreign

Direct Investment, Trade, Tourism and mobilization of financial resources;

iii. Advance peace and security, and good governance in the region and beyond;

iv. Environmental management and climate change adaptation; and

v. Promote Malawi’s image and socio-cultural values.


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Chapter 4: Policy Priority Areas

The framework for Malawi’s Foreign Policy is based on the following five thematic areas,

which are the building blocks of the Policy:

i. Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity;

ii. Sustainable Development;

iii. Peace and Security;

iv. Democratic Governance and Human Rights; and

v. Environmental Management and Climate Change.

4.1 Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity

The territory of Malawi comprises land, water, islands and airspace; and is protected by the

Constitution of the Republic of Malawi. The Government of Malawi remains committed to

the purposes, principles and spirit of the UN Charter and as such upholds the country’s

sovereignty and territorial integrity and, in the same vein, respects the principle of equality of

states. As a peace-loving nation, Malawi shall also continue to promote good

neighbourliness. This policy shall, therefore, guide the Government in safeguarding the

country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in view of the Republican Constitution, the AU

Constitutive Act, the UN Charter and other international instruments.

This policy priority area will seek to undertake the following:

Policy Statement 1

Promote and guarantee the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, through the

following strategies:

i. Defend and protect Malawi and its territory comprising land, water, islands and

airspace;

ii. Protect the interests of Malawi and its nationals in the diaspora; and

iii. Protect and promote Malawi’s values, image and cultural identity.


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4.2 Sustainable Development

For the past five decades, Malawi’s economy has made significant progress especially in

attaining food security, reducing child mortality and HIV prevalence rates, but at the same

time experienced some challenges, including insufficient energy and the effects of climate

change. To improve the economic environment of the country, the Government embarked on

a robust public-sector reform programme in order to promote good governance. These

activities ultimately aim at attaining a vibrant export-led economy with high private sector

participation and enhanced regional value chains.

In line with the country’s development agenda and the SDGs, this priority area will advance

trade, investment and tourism opportunities, which are among the key drivers for sustainable

economic growth and development. It also recognises the significant role development

cooperation plays towards complementing Malawi’s resource envelope, in terms of

infrastructure development that facilitates industrialisation, enhanced productivity and

expansion of the country’s export base.

ICT also plays a critical role in creating opportunities for achieving economic growth and

sustainable development. The policy emphasises the importance of promoting broadband

digital development to facilitate accessibility and affordability of ICT services, including

internet and promoting Malawi’s visibility through the internet.

On diaspora, the policy highlights the potential and critical role that the Malawians abroad

can contribute towards the country’s development efforts, through skills and knowledge

transfer and remittances, among others.

4.2.1 Development Cooperation

Malawi remains committed to the successful attainment of its MGDS, Vision 2020, the AU

Agenda 2063 and the 2030 SDGs with the aim of eliminating poverty and attaining

sustainable development. However, these developmental efforts continue to be hampered by

challenges, such as high population, high unemployment rate, low prices of agricultural

products at the world market and adverse effects of climate change.


Policy Statement 1

Analyse global development cooperation trends to draw policy considerations for Malawi’s

policy makers through the following strategy:


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Develop and regularly update a database on development cooperation trends,

and produce periodic reports for policy direction.

Policy Statement 2

Project Malawi as the most favourable development cooperation partner in all sectors,

through the following strategies:

i) Facilitate and consolidate cooperation with new and existing development

partners;

ii) Facilitate and promote effective and efficient use of foreign development and

technical assistance; and

iii) Enhance active participation in international development cooperation and

aid effectiveness fora.

Policy Statement 3

Follow-up and facilitate all development cooperation to Malawi and ensure efficiency


i) Facilitate holding of regular meetings with development partners;

ii) Facilitate project submissions and negotiations for funds under various

development partnerships; and

iii) Facilitate signing of development assistance agreements and exchange of

notes with development partners.

4.2.2 Trade, Investment, Tourism and ICT

Over the past five decades, trade, investment, tourism and ICT have continued to be key

drivers for sustainable economic growth and development in Malawi. This period witnessed

increased number of tourists from across the globe. However, there have been a widening

trade imbalance, low levels of FDI flows and low ICT penetration in the country.

This policy will, therefore, endeavour to promote Malawi’s trade, investment, tourism and

ICT opportunities at bilateral, regional and multilateral levels. This priority area will also aim

at promoting Malawi as a competitive investment and tourist destination and a strategic

trading partner in Africa and beyond.

Policy statements under this priority area are aimed at providing clear policy direction on the

role of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in facilitating trade,


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investment, tourism and the role of ICT in engagement between Malawi and the rest of the

world. This policy priority area will seek to undertake the following:

Policy Statement 1

Promote Malawi’s economic interests at bilateral, regional and multilateral fora through the


i) Facilitate negotiations and signing of key Agreements and Memoranda of

Understanding (MoUs) aimed at promoting trade, investment and tourism between

Malawi and partner countries; and

ii) Facilitate and participate actively in multilateral partnerships to promote Malawi’s

economic interests.

Policy Statement 2

Undertake market analysis and strengthen market information systems regarding trade,

investment and tourism, through the following strategy:

Design and set up a standardized data collection and market information system for

trade, investment and tourism to be used at all Malawi Missions abroad.

Policy Statement 3

Promote Malawi’s trade, investment and tourism, through its Missions abroad, by using the


i) Undertake export promotion programmes, targeting strategic audiences and foreign

business persons, and ensure an adequate representation of Malawian businesses at

these events;

ii) Facilitate and participate actively in International Trade and Tourism Fairs, Solo

Exhibitions, and Trade and Investment Missions, to market Malawi’s products

abroad;

iii) Ensure that foreign businesspersons participate and patronize International Trade,

Investment and Tourism Fairs and other economic related international activities

taking place in Malawi; and

iv) Ensure regular updates of trade, investment and tourism opportunities available in

Malawi through maintenance of an active website and social media outlets such as

Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.


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Policy Statement 4

Facilitate trade, investment and business transactions involving Malawi’s businesses with the

rest of the world, through the following strategies:

i) Identify and connect foreign investors and businesspersons that can partner with

Malawians; and

ii) Facilitate B2B meetings between foreign importers and exporters and their Malawian

counterparts.

Policy Statement 5

Enhance access to technical assistance and ICT resources as well as promote Malawi’s

investment opportunities in the ICT sector at bilateral, regional and international levels,


i) Facilitate signing, ratification, accession and domestication of regional and

international ICT instruments and policies;

ii) Facilitate submission of national ICT projects and programmes to bilateral and

multilateral partners: and

iii) Identify foreign investors and connect them with Government for public-private

partnerships, among others.

Policy Statement 6

Utilize ICT to promote Malawi’s visibility, cultural values and identity, through the

following strategy:

Facilitate the maintenance of updated information on Malawi through various public

online platforms.

4.2.3 Promote South-South Cooperation

Malawi remains committed to South-South Cooperation (SSC) with the aim of fostering

economic, scientific and technical cooperation, and self-reliance through Joint Permanent

Commissions of Cooperation (JPCCs), SADC, COMESA, AU, ACP, FOCAC, Africa-India,

Africa-South America, Africa-Arab, NAM, and G77 and China.

However, there is need for concerted efforts to consolidate and strengthen the existing ties

with bilateral partners and also to establish new partners at the world stage including in

Central and Eastern Europe for mutual benefit. The world has also become competitive with

a dynamic and ever-changing geo-political and socio-economic landscape. In this regard,


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there is need for the developing countries to speak with one voice in order to maximise the

opportunities and collectively address the global challenges.

This policy area will, therefore, seek to increase Malawi’s engagements with the countries of

the South with a view to promoting economic and political cooperation and integration as

well as strengthening the bargaining power of developing countries at the multilateral level.

Policy Statement 1

Establish JPCCs to enhance and deepen bilateral cooperation, through the following strategy:

Evaluate and assess potential countries focusing on areas such as trade, investment,

infrastructure development and transfer of technology, and make recommendations

for policy direction.

Policy Statement 2

Strengthen and deepen existing JPCCs, through the following strategy:

Review the implementation of existing JPCCs and make recommendations for policy

direction.

Policy Statement 3

Enhance socio-economic and political cooperation and integration in regional and continental

organizations such as SADC, COMESA and AU, through the following strategy:

Analyze and review implementation of programmes at regional and continental levels

and make recommendations for policy direction.

Policy Statement 4

Promote cooperation and coordination with like-minded countries at multilateral level

through the following strategy:

Develop a lobbying strategy to coordinate Malawi’s positions at the multilateral

level.

4.2.4 Diaspora

Malawi recognizes that mobilization of diaspora is part of the development approach which

is increasingly being embraced by many developing nations. The overall national

development potential of the diaspora is far reaching and spans such areas as: business


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creation; trade links; investments; remittances; skills circulation; and exchange of

experiences.

Over the years, Malawi has witnessed the growth of organised diaspora initiatives. Diaspora

associations have demonstrated their commitment to contribute to the social and economic

development of their homeland through remittances, skills transfer, investments and

philanthropic activities.

This policy priority area will seek to undertake the following strategies and as elaborated in

the Malawi Diaspora Engagement Policy (MDEP):

Policy Statement 1

Develop and strengthen a mutually beneficial and lasting relationship between Malawi and

her diaspora, in order to enable Malawians abroad to participate in and make substantive

contribution towards sustainable development of their homeland, through the following

strategies:

i) Create sustainable networks and platforms of engagement;

ii) Facilitate the development of an incentive framework to promote Diaspora

participation in national development;

iii) Promote brain circulation, knowledge exchange and skills transfer;

iv) Facilitate diaspora investment; and

v) Promote and strengthen existing philanthropic initiatives.

The Diaspora goals under the Sustainable Development Priority Area shall be implemented

in tandem with the Malawi Diaspora Engagement Policy.

4.3 Peace and Security

Malawi realizes that peace and security, and sustainable development are interlinked and

mutually reinforcing. As such, Malawi is committed to the promotion and maintenance of

international peace and security as enshrined in the SADC Treaty, AU Constitutive Act, the

Commonwealth and the UN Charters, among others.

The country believes in peaceful resolution of conflicts. To help promote and maintain

international peace and security, Malawi has over the years continued to contribute military

troops, police officers, among other peace support personnel, towards Peace Support

Missions in the region, on the continent and internationally. The country also contributes to


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the effective realization of the SADC Standby Force, which feeds into the African Standby

Force (ASF) and Peace Support Operations (PSOs) internationally.


Policy Statement 1

Promote peaceful coexistence and good neighbourliness within the region and the rest of the

world, through the following strategies:

i) Support peaceful mechanisms for conflict prevention, management and resolution;

ii) Support efforts aimed at maintaining peace and security;

iii) Facilitate signing, ratification, domestication of regional and international peace and

security instruments, and timely state party reporting on their implementation.

Policy Statement 2

Promote disarmament, non-proliferation and eradication of all Weapons of Mass Destruction

(WMD), through the following strategies:

i) Support international efforts aimed at eradicating all WMDs including nuclear

weapons;

ii) Support peaceful use of nuclear technology;

iii) Facilitate prohibition of manufacture, transfer, use and stockpiling of anti-

personnel land mines and cluster ammunitions; and

iv) Facilitate elimination of illicit trade in conventional arms, proliferation of small

arms and light weapons.

Policy Statement 3

Prevent and combat all forms of transnational crimes, through the following strategies:

i) Facilitate signing, ratification and domestication of treaties on preventing and

combating irregular migration;

ii) Facilitate signing, ratification and domestication of treaties on preventing and

combating money laundering;

iii) Facilitate signing, ratification and domestication of treaties on preventing,

combating and eradicating arms trafficking and smuggling of illicit goods; and

iv) Support international efforts in the prevention of terrorism.


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4.4 Democratic Governance and Human Rights

In the past two decades, Malawi stands out as a country that has been able to resolve its

political differences through constitutional means. It has ratified several regional and

international instruments on good governance, including the African Charter on Democracy,

Elections and Governance. This priority area, therefore, highlights Malawi’s commitment

towards the sustenance and consolidation of democratic values and systems at home and

abroad. This shall entail adherence to constitutionalism and rule of law. Promotion and

protection of human rights shall continue to occupy a pivotal place in the governance sector.


Policy Statement 1

Promote and protect human rights as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi

and affiliated international instruments, through the following strategies:

i) Participate in international meetings and encourage Malawi’s membership to

international human rights and good governance bodies; and

ii) Facilitate signing, ratification and domestication of international instruments aimed

at promoting human rights and good governance.

Policy Statement 2

Promote effectiveness of accountability institutions to guarantee social justice and wellbeing

of all, through the following strategies:

i) Facilitate periodic networking and linkages of Constitutional bodies such as the Office of

the Ombudsman and the Malawi Human Rights Commission with international oversight

bodies; and

ii) Facilitate participation and cooperation of the Parliament of Malawi with institutions

such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union, SADC Parliamentary Forum, Pan-African

Parliament, Commonwealth Parliamentary Union (CPU), Africa, Caribbean, and

Pacific-European Union Joint Parliamentary Assembly ( ACP-EU JPA) and others.


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Policy Statement 3

Ensure full citizen engagement and participation in public affairs, through the following

strategies.

i) Facilitate Malawi’s participation in election observation, as one of the key pillars of

citizens participation;

ii) Enhance credibility of national elections through accreditation of regional and

continental institutions such as SADC, COMESA, AU, Commonwealth, EU and

international NGOs;

iii) Facilitate benchmarking of best practices in electoral management; and

iv) Subscribe to international peer review mechanisms such as African Peer Review

Mechanism (APRM).

4.5 Environmental Management and Climate Change

Malawi is heavily reliant on natural resources. The country’s economy is also agro-based and

dependent on hydro-power energy. However, these resources are under constant threat from

climate change (CC) and unprecedented human, industrial and other developmental

activities. This has over the years contributed to the dry spells, droughts, floods, and

temperature variability, among others, which in turn have negatively affected the

performance of such sectors as agriculture, natural resources, irrigation and water

development and energy in Malawi. The country’s limited capacity leads to socio-economic

vulnerability: a situation that risks reversing decades of progress in poverty reduction and the

attainment of the MGDS, Vision 2020 and SDGs.

Malawi, therefore, recognizes the critical role that international cooperation plays in

addressing CC challenges as well as environmental problems. In this regard, the country is

committed to the successful implementation of various international instruments and

agreements, such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

(UNFCCC), Kyoto Protocol, and 2015 Paris Declaration and 2015 Paris Agreement on

Climate Change, which guide environmental management and sustainable development.

However, successful implementation of these instruments remains a challenge to the country

given its limited capacity, continued exposure to environmental degradation, and the adverse

effects of climate change. This priority area, therefore, shall guide Malawi in her cooperation

efforts aimed at combating and mitigating effects of CC, and safeguarding the environment

for posterity.


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This priority area will seek to undertake the following:

Policy Statement 1

Promote best practices in CC in order to safeguard the environment for future generations,


i) Facilitate signing, ratification and domestication of international instruments on

climate change;

ii) Monitor implementation of outcomes of international CC fora; and

iii) Facilitate mobilization of resources for CC adaptation and mitigation efforts.


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Chapter 5: Institutional Arrangements

5.1 Implementation Arrangements

The implementation arrangements of this Foreign Policy will include the involvement of

several stakeholders, including Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs), private sector,

development partners, civil society organizations, and non-governmental organizations. The

role of key stakeholders in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the policy is as

follows:

i. Ministry responsible for Foreign Affairs is mandated to formulate and implement

Malawi’s Foreign Policy, in order to promote and protect Malawi's interests abroad,

maintain good international relations, safeguard sovereignty and territorial integrity,

as well as contribute to sustainable development. As antennae to the Ministry,

Malawi Missions abroad complement the Ministry in carrying out this mandate;

ii. The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) will be responsible for providing

policy guidance, direction and monitoring implementation of the policy;

iii. Ministry responsible for Finance, Economic Planning and Development will be

responsible for coordination and management of financial and development

assistance;

iv. Ministry responsible for Trade, Investment and Tourism will be responsible for

providing policy guidance on trade, tourism and investment matters, in order to

facilitate the implementation of economic diplomacy;

v. Ministry responsible for Justice will provide general legal advice pertaining to the

signing, ratification and implementation of bilateral, regional and international

treaties that Malawi is a party to;

vi. Ministry responsible for Defence will ensure that the sovereignty and territorial

integrity of the country is protected, and will also be involved in matters of peace

and security, including the participation in peace support operations abroad;

vii. Ministry responsible for Homeland Security, Immigration and Border Control

will be responsible for mainstreaming regional and international

protocols/agreements/conventions on immigration, cross-border crime and human

trafficking in national programmes;


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viii. Ministry responsible for Environment and Climate Change will be responsible

for providing policy guidance and direction on all matters concerning Malawi’s

environmental and climate change management. The Ministry will, therefore,

promote sustainable utilization of natural resources to mitigate the effects of climate

change. It will also be responsible for implementation of legislation and laws

pertaining to the environment and climate change in accordance with international

commitments and instruments;

ix. Ministry responsible for Information, Communication and Technology will be

responsible for mainstreaming and implementation of bilateral, regional and

international ICT projects, programmes, instruments and policies at national level;

x. Ministry responsible for Gender, Children, Disability, and Social Welfare will

be responsible for mainstreaming regional and international

protocols/conventions/agreements/policies on gender equality and women

development at country level;

xi. Ministry responsible for Labour, Sports and Youth will be responsible for

safeguarding the rights of Malawian labour migrants, through the promotion of

bilateral labour agreements and international labour laws/conventions. The Ministry

will also be responsible for mainstreaming regional and international

protocols/conventions/agreements/policies on youth and sports at national level;

xii. Ministry responsible for Agriculture and Water Development will be

responsible for mainstreaming bilateral, regional and international programmes and

policies on agriculture and water resources at national level;

xiii. Ministry responsible for Education, Science and Technology will be responsible

for mainstreaming bilateral, regional and international programmes and policies on

education and training, science and technology at national level;

xiv. Ministry responsible for Lands, Housing and Urban Development will be

responsible for coordinating border demarcation with neighbouring countries and

facilitating land provision for foreign direct investment. The Ministry will also be

responsible for mainstreaming bilateral, regional and international programmes and

policies on housing and urban development at the national level;

xv. Ministry responsible for Civic Education and Culture will be responsible for

providing civic education and popularization of regional and international

programmes at national level, preservation of cultural identity, as well as, providing

artefacts for promotion of cultural identity;


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xvi. The National Assembly is constitutionally mandated to enact laws, exercise

legislative oversight and representative functions, for the promotion of democratic

governance and achievement of sustainable development. The Parliamentary

Committee on International Relations will also be involved in the implementation of

the Foreign Policy;

xvii. The Malawi Police Service (MPS) will be responsible for coordinating cooperation

at bilateral, regional and international levels in the area of security;

xviii. The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) will be responsible for coordinating

cooperation at bilateral, regional and international levels in the fight against

corruption;

xix. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) will be responsible for coordinating

cooperation at bilateral, regional and international levels in the area of intelligence;

xx. The Green Belt Authority (GBA) will be responsible for promoting and

facilitating investments in irrigation and agriculture development;

xxi. The National Planning Commission (NPC) will be responsible for coordinating

initiatives towards strategic economic and development planning;

xxii. Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) will be responsible for promoting

Malawi’s trade and investment opportunities as well as providing one-stop shop

services to facilitate domestic and Foreign Direct Investments (FDI);

xxiii. Malawi Communication and Regulatory Authority (MACRA) will be

responsible for providing a regulatory framework and oversight in the

implementation of bilateral, regional and international ICT treaties;

xxiv. Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) will

be responsible for facilitating Malawi’s private sector development efforts and

participation of private sector companies in bilateral and international trade,

business and investment initiatives;

xxv. The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) will be responsible for coordinating

cooperation at bilateral, regional and international levels in combating money

laundering and other financial crimes;


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xxvi. Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)/Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

will play a significant role in political, socio-economic, and cultural issues. As non-

state actors, they will play an advocacy role for the Foreign Policy, as well as,

provide the necessary checks and balances in the adherence to international

standards and best practices; and

xxvii. The Media will be responsible for disseminating information on Malawi’s

diplomatic relations and international engagements.

5.2 Implementation Plan

To ensure effective implementation of the policy, a detailed Implementation Plan has been

developed as a separate document and appears as ANNEX I. The plan provides a linkage

between the policy goal and objectives on one hand and strategies and institutions

responsible for implementing those strategies on the other. It also includes a time frame for

the implementation of each strategy.

5.3 Monitoring and Evaluation

The implementation of the policy requires an effective and efficient monitoring and

evaluation (M&E) system. The system shall provide feedback information needed to identify

implementation challenges and gaps. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International

Cooperation shall, on regular basis, monitor progress of implementation of this policy by key

stakeholders. The Ministry shall facilitate the development of indicators for the evaluation

process. A detailed, Monitoring and Evaluation Plan appears as ANNEX II.

5.4 Review of the Policy

This policy will ideally be reviewed after every five years. However, some unforeseen

developments on the geo-politics could necessitate a review at any point in time.

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Mal

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onom

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nte

rest

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ilat

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aim

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at

pro

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d

touri

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bet

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n

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awi

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par

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ies,

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on

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d

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2017-2

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24

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ate

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M

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cy S

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take

mar

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an

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d s

tren

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tmen

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sm, th

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ts M

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25

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pro

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s

abro

ad.

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re

that

fo

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and

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lace

in M

alaw

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re re

gula

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ates

of

trad

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tmen

t an

d

touri

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unit

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avai

lable

in M

alaw

i

thro

ugh m

ainte

nan

ce o

f an

act

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web

site

and

soci

al m

edia

outl

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as

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es.

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cy S

tate

men

t 4

: F

acil

itat

e tr

ade,

inves

tmen

t an

d b

usi

nes

s tr

ansa

ctio

ns

involv

ing M

alaw

i’s

busi

nes

ses

wit

h t

he

rest

of

the

worl

d.

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ject

ive

Str

ate

gy

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pon

sib

ilit

y/S

tak

ehold

ers

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e-fr

am

e

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atta

in

export

-led

gro

wth

thro

ugh

tr

ade,

in

ves

tmen

t an

d

touri

sm.

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tify

an

d

connec

t fo

reig

n

inves

tors

and b

usi

nes

ses

that

can

par

tner

wit

h M

alaw

ians.

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AIC

, M

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T,

MIT

C,

MC

CC

I,

and P

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r.

2017-2

022

26

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ilit

ate

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eeti

ngs

bet

wee

n

fore

ign

import

ers

and

export

ers

and t

hei

r M

alaw

ian c

oun

terp

arts

.

Poli

cy S

tate

men

t 5

: E

nh

ance

acc

ess

to t

echnic

al a

ssis

tan

ce a

nd I

CT

res

ourc

es a

s w

ell

as p

rom

ote

Mal

awi’

s in

ves

tmen

t

opport

unit

ies

in t

he

ICT

sec

tor

at b

ilat

eral

, re

gio

nal

and i

nte

rnat

ional

lev

els

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ject

ive

Str

ate

gy

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pon

sib

ilit

y/S

tak

ehold

ers

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e-fr

am

e

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buil

d

a know

ledge-

bas

ed

econom

y

and

info

rmat

ion

rich

soci

ety.

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ilit

ate

signin

g,

rati

fica

tion a

nd

dom

esti

cati

on

of

regio

nal

an

d

inte

rnat

ional

IC

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nst

rum

ents

and

poli

cies

.

MIC

T,

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AIC

, M

oJC

A,

Mo

ITT

,

MIT

C, M

CC

CI,

and M

AC

RA

.

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021

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ilit

ate

subm

issi

on o

f nat

ional

ICT

pro

ject

s an

d p

rogra

mm

es t

o

bil

ater

al a

nd m

ult

ilat

eral

par

tner

s.

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tify

fo

reig

n

inves

tors

an

d

connec

t th

em

wit

h

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ver

nm

ent

for

publi

c-pri

vat

e par

tner

ship

s.

Poli

cy S

tate

men

t 6

: U

tili

ze I

CT

to

pro

mote

Mal

awi’

s vis

ibil

ity, cu

ltura

l val

ues

and i

den

tity

.

Ob

ject

ive

Str

ate

gy

R

esp

on

sib

ilit

y/S

tak

ehold

ers

Tim

e-fr

am

e

To pro

mote

M

alaw

i’s

vis

ibil

ity,

cult

ura

l val

ues

an

d

iden

tity

thro

ugh I

CT

Fac

ilit

ate

the

mai

nte

nan

ce

of

updat

ed

info

rmat

ion

on

M

alaw

i

publi

c onli

ne

pla

tform

s.

MoF

AIC

, M

oIC

T,

Mo

ITT

MA

CR

A

MC

CC

I, a

nd M

inis

try o

f C

ivic

Educa

tion a

nd C

ult

ure

.

2017-2

022

27

(c)

PR

OM

OT

E S

OU

TH

-SO

UT

H C

OO

PE

RA

TIO

N

Poli

cy S

tate

men

t 1

: E

stab

lish

Join

t P

erm

anen

t C

om

mis

sions

of

Cooper

atio

n (

JPC

Cs)

to e

nhan

ce a

nd d

eepen

bil

ater

al

cooper

atio

n

Ob

ject

ive

Str

ate

gy

R

esp

on

sib

ilit

y/S

tak

ehold

ers

Tim

e-fr

am

e

To e

stab

lish

new

JP

CC

s.

Eval

uat

e an

d

asse

ss

pote

nti

al

countr

ies

focu

sin

g o

n a

reas

such

as

trad

e,

inves

tmen

t,

infr

astr

uct

ure

, an

d

tran

sfer

of

tech

nolo

gy

and

m

ake

reco

mm

endat

ions

for

poli

cy

dir

ecti

on

.

MoF

AIC

, O

PC

and M

DA

s.

2017-2

022

Poli

cy S

tate

men

t 2

: S

tren

gth

en a

nd

dee

pen

ex

isti

ng J

PC

Cs.

Ob

ject

ive

Str

ate

gy

R

esp

on

sib

ilit

y/S

tak

ehold

ers

Tim

e-fr

am

e

To s

tren

gth

en e

xis

ting J

PC

Cs.

R

evie

w

the

imple

men

tati

on

of

the

exis

ting

JPC

Cs

and

mak

e

reco

mm

endat

ions

for

poli

cy

dir

ecti

on.

MoF

AIC

, O

PC

and M

DA

s 2017-2

022

28

Poli

cy

Sta

tem

ent

3:

Enhan

ce

soci

o-e

conom

ic

and

poli

tica

l co

oper

atio

n

and

inte

gra

tion

in

regio

nal

an

d

conti

nen

tal

org

aniz

atio

ns

such

as

SA

DC

, C

OM

ES

A a

nd A

U.

Ob

ject

ive

Str

ate

gy

R

esp

on

sib

ilit

y/S

tak

ehold

ers

Tim

e-fr

am

e

To e

nhan

ce s

oci

o-e

cono

mic

and

poli

tica

l co

oper

atio

n

and

inte

gra

tion.

Anal

yze

an

d

revie

w

imple

men

tati

on o

f pro

gra

mm

es a

t

regio

nal

an

d

conti

nen

tal

level

s

and

mak

e re

com

men

dat

ions

for

poli

cy d

irec

tion

.

MoF

AIC

, O

PC

and M

DA

s 2017-2

022

Poli

cy S

tate

men

t 4

: P

rom

ote

cooper

atio

n a

nd c

oord

inat

ion w

ith l

ike-

min

ded

sta

tes

and s

takeh

old

ers

at m

ult

ilat

eral

lev

el.

Ob

ject

ive

Str

ate

gy

R

esp

on

sib

ilit

y/S

tak

ehold

ers

Tim

e-fr

am

e

To

pro

mote

an

d

enhan

ce

cooper

atio

n

in

inte

rnat

ional

mat

ters

.

Dev

elop a

lobb

yin

g s

trat

egy t

o

coord

inat

e M

alaw

i’s

posi

tions

at

the

mult

ilat

eral

lev

el.

MoF

AIC

, O

PC

and M

DA

s.

2017-2

022

PO

LIC

Y P

RIO

RIT

Y A

RE

A 3

: P

EA

CE

AN

D S

EC

UR

ITY

Poli

cy S

tate

men

t 1

: P

rom

ote

pea

cefu

l co

exis

tence

and g

ood n

eighbourl

ines

s w

ithin

the

regio

n a

nd t

he

rest

of

the

worl

d

Ob

ject

ive

Str

ate

gie

s R

esp

on

sib

ilit

y/S

tak

ehold

ers

Tim

e-fr

am

e

To a

dvan

ce p

eace

and s

ecu

rity

in

the

regio

n a

nd b

eyond

.

Support

pea

cefu

l m

ech

anis

ms

for

confl

ict

pre

ven

tion,

man

agem

ent

and r

esolu

tions.

MoF

AIC

, M

oD

, M

oH

LS

, M

oJC

A

and N

IS

2017-2

022

Support

ef

fort

s ai

med

at

mai

nta

inin

g p

eace

and s

ecuri

ty.

29

Fac

ilit

ate

signin

g,

rati

fica

tion

and

dom

esti

cati

on

of

regio

nal

an

d

inte

rnat

ional

pea

ce

and

se

curi

ty

inst

rum

ents

, an

d

tim

ely

stat

e

par

ty

report

ing

on

th

eir

imple

men

tati

on.

Poli

cy S

tate

men

t 2

: P

rom

ote

dis

arm

amen

t, n

on-p

roli

fera

tion

and e

radic

atio

n o

f al

l W

eapons

of

Mas

s D

estr

uct

ion (

WM

D)

Ob

ject

ive

Str

ate

gie

s R

esp

on

sib

ilit

y/S

tak

ehold

ers

Tim

e-fr

am

e

To

pro

mote

dis

arm

amen

t an

d

erad

icat

e al

l W

MD

s.

Support

in

tern

atio

nal

ef

fort

s

aim

ed a

t er

adic

atio

n o

f al

l W

MD

s

incl

udin

g n

ucl

ear

wea

po

ns.

MoF

AIC

, M

oD

, M

oH

LS

, M

oJC

A,

MoH

, N

IS a

nd M

NR

EM

2017-2

022

Support

th

e pea

cefu

l use

of

nucl

ear

tech

nolo

gy.

Fac

ilit

ate

the

pro

hib

itio

n

of

man

ufa

cture

, tr

ansf

er,

use

an

d

stock

pil

ing o

f an

ti-p

erso

nnel

lan

d

min

es, an

d c

lust

er m

unit

ions.

Fac

ilit

ate

elim

inat

ion

of

illi

cit

trad

e in

co

nven

tional

ar

ms,

pro

life

rati

on

of

smal

l ar

ms

and

light

wea

pons.

30

Poli

cy S

tate

men

t 3

: P

reven

t an

d c

om

bat

all

fo

rms

of

tran

snat

ional

cri

mes

Ob

ject

ive

Str

ate

gie

s R

esp

on

sib

ilit

y/

Sta

keh

old

ers

Tim

e-fr

am

e

To

pre

ven

t an

d

com

bat

tran

snat

ional

cri

mes

.

Fac

ilit

ate

signin

g,

rati

fica

tion a

nd

dom

esti

cati

on

of

trea

ties

on

pre

ven

tin

g

and

com

bat

ing

irre

gula

r m

igra

tion

.

MoF

AIC

, M

oH

LS

, M

oJC

A,

MP

S,

AC

B a

nd

FIA

2017-2

022

Fac

ilit

ate

signin

g,

rati

fica

tion a

nd

dom

esti

cati

on

of

trea

ties

on

pre

ven

tin

g a

nd c

om

bat

ing m

oney

launder

ing

and

oth

er

finan

cial

crim

es.

Fac

ilit

ate

signin

g,

rati

fica

tion a

nd

dom

esti

cati

on

of

trea

ties

on

pre

ven

tin

g,

com

bat

ing

and

erad

icat

ing

ar

ms

traf

fick

ing

and

smug

gli

ng o

f il

lici

t good

s.

Support

in

tern

atio

nal

ef

fort

s in

the

pre

ven

tion o

f te

rrori

sm.

31

PO

LIC

Y P

RIO

RIT

Y A

RE

A 4

: D

EM

OC

RA

TIC

GO

VE

RN

AN

CE

AN

D H

UM

AN

RIG

HT

S

Poli

cy S

tate

men

t 1:

Pro

mote

and p

rote

ct h

um

an r

ights

as

ensh

rined

in t

he

Const

ituti

on o

f th

e R

epubli

c of

Mal

awi

and a

ffil

iate

d

inte

rnat

ional

inst

rum

ents

.

Ob

ject

ives

S

trate

gie

s R

esp

on

sib

ilit

y/S

tak

ehold

ers

Tim

e-fr

am

e

To f

acil

itat

e th

e st

ren

gth

enin

g o

f

Mal

awi’

s hum

an r

ights

and g

oo

d

gover

nan

ce r

ecord

.

Par

tici

pat

e in

in

tern

atio

nal

m

eeti

ngs

and e

nco

ura

ge

Mal

awi’

s m

ember

ship

to

inte

rnat

ional

hum

an

rights

an

d

good g

over

nan

ce b

odie

s.

MoF

AIC

, M

oJC

A,

Mal

awi

Law

Com

mis

sion,

Om

budsm

an,

MH

RC

,

ME

C, C

ON

GO

MA

and N

PC

.

2017-2

022

F

acil

itat

e si

gnin

g,

rati

fica

tion

and

dom

esti

cati

on

of

inte

rnat

ional

inst

rum

ents

aim

ed a

t pro

moti

ng g

ood

gover

nan

ce.

Poli

cy S

tate

men

t 2

: P

rom

ote

eff

ecti

ven

ess

of

acco

unta

bil

ity i

nst

ituti

ons

to g

uar

ante

e so

cial

just

ice

and w

ellb

ein

g o

f al

l.

Ob

ject

ives

S

trate

gie

s R

esp

on

sib

ilit

y/

Sta

keh

old

ers

Tim

efra

me

To

pro

mote

ef

fect

iven

ess

of

acco

unta

bil

ity

inst

ituti

on

s

thro

ugh c

apac

ity b

uil

din

g.

Fac

ilit

ate

per

iodic

n

etw

ork

ing

and

linkag

es o

f C

onst

ituti

onal

bodie

s li

ke

the

Off

ice

of

the

Om

budsm

an

and

Mal

awi

Hum

an

Rig

hts

C

om

mis

sion

wit

h i

nte

rnat

ional

over

sight

bodie

s.

MoF

AIC

, O

PC

, M

oJC

A,

Par

liam

ent,

Om

budsm

an,

MH

RC

&

AC

B

2017-2

022

F

acil

itat

e p

arti

cipat

ion

and

cooper

atio

n o

f th

e M

alaw

i P

arli

amen

t

32

wit

h g

over

nan

ce i

nst

ituti

ons

such

as

the

Inte

r-P

arli

amen

tary

Unio

n, S

AD

C

Par

liam

enta

ry

Foru

m,

Pan

-Afr

ican

Par

liam

ent,

CP

U,

AC

P-E

U J

PA

, an

d

oth

ers.

Poli

cy S

tate

men

t 3

: E

nsu

re f

ull

cit

izen

engag

emen

t an

d p

arti

cipat

ion i

n p

ubli

c af

fair

s.

Ob

ject

ives

S

trate

gy

R

esp

on

sib

ilit

y

Tim

e-fr

am

e

To

ensu

re

full

ci

tize

n

engag

emen

t an

d p

arti

cip

atio

n i

n

publi

c af

fair

s.

Fac

ilit

ate

Mal

awi’

s p

arti

cipat

ion

in

elec

tion

obse

rvat

ion,

as

one

of

the

key

pil

lars

of

citi

zen

s’ p

arti

cipat

ion

.

MoF

AIC

, M

oF

EP

D,

OP

C,

Par

liam

ent,

N

PC

, M

EC

&

CO

NG

OM

A

2017-2

022

E

nhan

ce

cred

ibil

ity

of

nat

ional

elec

tions

thro

ugh

accr

edit

atio

n

of

regio

nal

an

d

conti

nen

tal

inst

ituti

ons

such

as

S

AD

C,

CO

ME

SA

, A

U,

Com

monw

ealt

h, E

U a

nd i

nte

rnat

ional

NG

Os.

F

acil

itat

e ben

chm

arkin

g

bes

t

pra

ctic

es i

n e

lect

ora

l m

anag

emen

t.

Subsc

ribe

to

Inte

rnat

ional

P

eer

Rev

iew

Mec

han

ism

s su

ch a

s A

fric

an

Pee

r R

evie

w M

echan

ism

(A

PR

M).

33

PO

LIC

Y P

RIO

RIT

YA

RE

A 5

: E

NV

IRO

NM

EN

TA

L M

AN

AG

EM

EN

T A

ND

CL

IMA

TE

CH

AN

GE

Poli

cy S

tate

men

t 1

: T

o p

rom

ote

bes

t pra

ctic

e in

CC

in o

rder

to s

afeg

uar

d t

he

envir

onm

ent

for

futu

re g

ener

atio

ns.

Ob

ject

ive

Str

ate

gy

Res

pon

sib

ilit

y/S

tak

ehold

ers

Tim

e-fr

am

e

To

ensu

re

imple

men

tati

on

of

bes

t

pra

ctic

es

in

CC

fo

r en

vir

onm

enta

l

sust

ainab

ilit

y.

Fac

ilit

ate

signin

g,

rati

fica

tion

and

dom

esti

cati

on

of

inte

rnat

ional

inst

rum

ents

on C

C.

MoN

RE

M , M

oF

AIC

, an

d M

JCA

2017-2

022

Monit

or

th

e im

ple

men

tati

on of

outc

om

es

of

regio

nal

an

d

inte

rnat

ional

CC

fora

.

Fac

ilit

ate

mobil

izat

ion

of

reso

urc

es f

or

CC

ad

apta

tion a

nd

mit

igat

ion e

ffort

s.

34

AN

NE

X 2

: M

ON

ITO

RIN

G A

ND

EV

AL

UA

TIO

N P

LA

N

PO

LIC

Y P

RIO

RIT

Y A

RE

A 1

: S

OV

ER

EIG

NT

Y A

ND

TE

RR

ITO

RIA

L I

NT

EG

RIT

Y

Ou

tco

me

: M

ala

wi’s

so

ve

reig

nty

an

d t

err

ito

ria

l in

tegrity

en

su

red

.

Po

lic

y S

tate

me

nt

1:

Th

e c

ou

ntr

y’s

so

ve

reig

nty

an

d t

err

ito

ria

l in

tegrity

pro

mo

ted

an

d g

ua

ran

teed

Ob

jec

tive

O

utp

ut

Pe

rfo

rma

nce

In

dic

ato

r B

as

eli

ne

Ta

rge

t S

ou

rce

of

Ve

rifi

ca

tio

n

As

su

mp

tio

ns

/ R

isk

s

To s

afe

gua

rd

Ma

law

i’s

so

ve

reig

nty

an

d

terr

ito

ria

l in

tegrity

w

ith

resp

ect

to

lan

d,

wa

ter,

is

lan

ds a

nd

a

irsp

ace

Ma

law

i’s s

ove

reig

nty

an

d te

rrito

ria

l

inte

grity

with

re

sp

ect

to la

nd

, w

ate

r, isla

nd

s

an

d a

irsp

ace

ma

inta

ined

Uph

old

ing o

f th

e

Con

stitu

tio

n

Ma

law

i’s b

ou

nd

ary

m

ain

tain

ed

10

0%

1

00

%

10

0%

1

00

%

Con

stitu

tio

n

Ma

ps

Tre

atie

s

- S

ou

nd

re

gio

na

l p

olit

ica

l, s

ocia

l a

nd

e

co

no

mic

co

ope

ratio

n

- C

om

mitm

en

t b

y a

ll p

art

ies

- G

lob

al p

olit

ica

l o

rde

r m

ain

tain

ed

The

in

tere

sts

of

Ma

law

i a

nd

its

na

tion

als

in D

iasp

ora

pro

tecte

d

Num

be

r of

dip

lom

atic

rela

tio

ns

ma

inta

ined

an

d

esta

blis

he

d.

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asu

res ta

ke

n t

o

pro

tect

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law

i’s

inte

rests

17

7

50

%

19

3

10

0%

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po

sito

ry

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lem

en

tatio

n

rep

ort

s

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ilab

ility

of

fina

ncia

l re

so

urc

es

- S

tate

of

rela

tion

s

- A

va

ilab

ility

of

fina

ncia

l a

nd

hu

ma

n r

eso

urc

es

M

ala

wi’s

va

lue

s a

nd

cu

ltu

ral id

en

tity

p

rom

ote

d a

nd

p

rote

cte

d

Ma

law

i cu

ltu

ral

ide

ntity

se

cu

red

40

%

10

0%

- P

olic

ies

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gre

em

en

ts

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oU

s

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ple

me

nta

tio

n

rep

ort

s

- C

apacity a

nd

resourc

e

constr

ain

ts

- R

eception o

f M

ala

wia

n

culture

abro

ad

- S

tate

of

rela

tio

ns

- T

ravel ba

ns d

ue to

epid

em

ics

35

PO

LIC

Y P

RIO

RIT

Y A

RE

A 2

: S

US

TA

INA

BL

E D

EV

EL

OP

ME

NT

a

) D

EV

EL

OP

ME

NT

CO

OP

ER

AT

ION

Ou

tco

me

: S

ocio

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law

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ke

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t(s)

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nce

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dic

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ne

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of

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ca

tio

n

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mp

tio

ns

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isk

s

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pro

vid

e d

ata

fo

r G

ove

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ent

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ba

se

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tan

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ppo

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2:

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law

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ca

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n

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mp

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s

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art

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3:

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me

nt

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ratio

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law

i fo

llow

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up a

nd

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cili

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red

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jec

tive

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tpu

t(s)

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rfo

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nce

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dic

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r(s)

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eli

ne

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rge

t S

ou

rce

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of

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rifi

ca

tio

n

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su

mp

tio

ns

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isk

s

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co

ntr

ibu

te

tow

ard

s th

e so

cio

-

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no

mic

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ve

lop

me

nt

of

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try

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ased

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to

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ve

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f a

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ce

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nn

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rosp

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nd

th

e w

ellb

ein

g o

f M

ala

wia

ns a

tta

ine

d

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lic

y S

tate

me

nt

1:

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law

i’s e

co

no

mic

inte

rests

th

rou

gh

bila

tera

l, r

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na

l an

d m

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tera

l a

rra

nge

men

ts p

rom

ote

d.

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jec

tive

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nce

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as

eli

ne

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rge

t S

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ca

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n

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ns

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r G

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%

10

0%

Website

s

and

so

cia

l m

ed

ia

Cap

acity a

nd

reso

urc

e

co

nstr

ain

ts

41

PO

LIC

Y P

RIO

RIT

Y A

RE

A 2

: S

US

TA

INA

BL

E D

EV

EL

OP

ME

NT

c

) P

RO

MO

TE

SO

UT

H-S

OU

TH

CO

OP

ER

AT

ION

Ou

tco

me

: S

ocio

-eco

no

mic

de

ve

lop

me

nt, p

rosp

erity

, a

nd

th

e w

ellb

ein

g o

f M

ala

wia

ns a

tta

ine

d

Po

lic

y S

tate

me

nt

1:

Jo

int

Pe

rma

ne

nt

Com

mis

sio

ns of

Coo

pe

ratio

n (J

PC

Cs)

with

n

ew

co

op

era

tin

g p

art

ne

rs to

e

nha

nce

and

de

ep

en

bila

tera

l co

op

era

tio

n e

sta

blis

he

d.

Ob

jec

tive

O

utp

ut

Pe

rfo

rma

nce

In

dic

ato

r B

as

eli

ne

Ta

rge

t S

ou

rce

of

Ve

rifi

ca

tio

n

As

su

mp

tio

ns

/ R

isk

s

To

e

sta

blis

h

ne

w

JP

CC

s

JP

CC

s

esta

blis

hed

N

um

be

r of

JP

CC

s

esta

blis

he

d

18

1

52

JP

CC

s

Agre

em

en

ts

sig

ne

d

Cap

acity a

nd

re

sou

rce

co

nstr

ain

ts

Dyn

am

ic inte

rests

Po

lic

y S

tate

me

nt

2:

Exis

ting J

oin

t P

erm

an

ent

Com

mis

sio

ns o

f C

oop

era

tion

(JP

CC

s)

str

ength

en

ed a

nd

de

ep

ened

.

Ob

jec

tive

O

utp

ut

Pe

rfo

rma

nce

In

dic

ato

r B

as

eli

ne

Ta

rge

t S

ou

rce

of

Ve

rifi

ca

tio

n

As

su

mp

tio

ns

/ R

isk

s

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str

en

gth

en

exis

ting J

PC

Cs

Exis

tin

g

JP

CC

s

str

eng

the

ned

Num

be

r of

JP

CC

s

revie

we

d

33

15

M

inu

tes o

f th

e

JP

CC

re

vie

we

d

Cap

acity

reso

urc

e

co

nstr

ain

ts

La

ck o

f m

utu

ally

a

gre

ed

da

tes

1 B

ots

wana,

Cub

a, D

em

ocr

atic

Rep

ub

lic

of

Co

ngo

(D

RC

), E

gyp

t, E

thio

pia

, Ir

an,

Ken

ya,

Leso

tho

, L

ibya,

Mo

rocc

o,

Mo

zam

biq

ue,

Nam

ibia

, R

wand

a, S

outh

Afr

ica,

Sud

an,

Tan

zania

, Z

am

bia

and

Zim

bab

we.

2E

ritr

ea,

Po

land

, S

outh

Ko

rea,

Ugand

a an

d e

-Sw

ati

ni

3 M

oza

mb

ique,

So

uth

Afr

ica

and

Zim

bab

we.

42

Po

lic

y S

tate

me

nt

3:

Eco

nom

ic c

oo

pe

ratio

n a

nd

inte

gra

tio

n i

n r

egio

na

l a

nd

con

tin

en

tal

org

an

iza

tio

ns s

uch

as S

AD

C,

CO

ME

SA

a

nd

AU

enh

an

ce

d.

Ob

jec

tive

O

utp

ut

Pe

rfo

rma

nce

In

dic

ato

r B

as

eli

ne

Ta

rge

t S

ou

rce

of

Ve

rifi

ca

tio

n

As

su

mp

tio

ns

/ R

isk

s

To

e

nha

nce

so

cio

-e

co

no

mic

a

nd

po

litic

al

co

ope

ratio

n

and

inte

gra

tio

n

Ma

xim

um

be

nefits

fr

om

re

gio

na

l in

tegra

tio

n a

tta

ine

d

Num

be

r of

po

licie

s

ha

rmo

niz

ed

30

%

10

0%

R

ep

ort

s f

rom

S

ecre

taria

ts o

f R

EC

s

Rep

ort

s f

rom

M

DA

s

Cap

acity a

nd

reso

urc

e

co

nstr

ain

ts

Po

lic

y S

tate

me

nt

4:

Co

op

era

tio

n a

nd c

oo

rdin

atio

n w

ith

lik

e-m

ind

ed

co

un

trie

s a

t m

ultila

tera

l le

ve

l p

rom

ote

d.

Ob

jec

tive

O

utp

ut

Pe

rfo

rma

nce

In

dic

ato

r B

as

eli

ne

Ta

rge

t S

ou

rce

of

Ve

rifi

ca

tio

n

As

su

mp

tio

ns

/ R

isk

s

To

p

rom

ote

a

nd

en

ha

nce

co

ope

ratio

n

in

inte

rna

tio

na

l m

atte

rs

Be

neficia

l a

nd

p

ositiv

e o

utc

om

es o

f C

onfe

ren

ce

s

Num

be

r of

p

ositiv

e o

utc

om

es

from

co

nfe

ren

ce

s

50

%

10

0%

R

ep

ort

s

from

M

DA

s

Cap

acity a

nd

reso

urc

e

co

nstr

ain

ts

43

PO

LIC

Y P

RIO

RIT

Y A

RE

A 3

: P

EA

CE

AN

D S

EC

UR

ITY

O

utc

om

e:

Inte

rna

tio

nal p

ea

ce

and

se

cu

rity

ma

inta

ine

d.

Po

lic

y S

tate

me

nt

1:

Pe

acefu

l co

exis

ten

ce

and

go

od

ne

igh

bou

rlin

ess w

ith

in t

he

re

gio

n a

nd t

he

re

st

of

the

wo

rld

pro

mote

d.

Ob

jec

tive

O

utp

ut

Pe

rfo

rma

nce

In

dic

ato

r B

as

eli

ne

Ta

rge

t S

ou

rce

of

Ve

rifi

ca

tio

n

As

su

mp

tio

ns

/ R

isk

s

To a

dva

nce p

ea

ce

a

nd

se

cu

rity

in

th

e

regio

n a

nd b

eyo

nd

Pe

acefu

l m

echa

nis

ms f

or

dis

pu

te s

ettle

me

nts

n

ego

tia

ted

Num

be

r of

reso

lution

s,

de

cis

ion

s a

nd

de

cla

ration

s

ad

op

ted

60

%

10

0%

M

ee

tin

g r

ep

ort

s

Cap

acity a

nd

re

sou

rce

co

nstr

ain

ts

E

ffo

rts a

imed

at

ma

inta

inin

g

inte

rna

tio

na

l p

ea

ce

a

nd

se

cu

rity

su

ppo

rte

d

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be

r of

PS

Os

facili

tate

d a

nd

im

ple

me

nte

d

70

%

10

0%

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ep

ort

s S

AD

C,

SB

F,

AS

F,N

AM

, a

nd

UN

Cap

acity a

nd

re

sou

rce

co

nstr

ain

ts

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te

pa

rty

rep

ort

s

su

bm

itte

d t

ime

ly

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be

r of

sta

te

pa

rty r

ep

ort

s

su

bm

itte

d

40

%

10

0%

R

ep

ort

s

from

in

tern

atio

na

l o

rga

niz

atio

ns

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ub

lic

of

Ma

law

i S

tate

P

art

y R

ep

ort

s

Cap

acity a

nd

re

so

urc

e

co

nstr

ain

ts

44

Po

lic

y S

tate

me

nt

2:

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arm

am

ent,

no

n-p

rolif

era

tio

n p

rom

ote

d a

nd W

MD

era

dic

ate

d

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jec

tive

O

utp

ut

Pe

rfo

rma

nce

Ind

ica

tor

Bas

eli

ne

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rge

t S

ou

rce

of

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rifi

ca

tio

n

As

su

mp

tio

ns

/ R

isk

s

To p

rom

ote

d

isarm

am

en

t a

nd

era

dic

ation

of

all

WM

Ds

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rna

tio

na

l eff

ort

s

on

dis

arm

am

en

t a

nd

era

dic

ation

of

all

WM

Ds s

up

po

rte

d

Num

be

r of

me

etin

gs a

tte

nde

d

Num

be

r of

sta

te

pa

rty r

ep

ort

s

su

bm

itte

d

60

%

4

10

0%

8

Rep

ort

s f

rom

in

tern

atio

na

l o

rga

niz

atio

ns

Rep

ort

s

Su

bm

itte

d

Cap

acity a

nd

re

so

urc

e

co

nstr

ain

ts

Cap

acity a

nd

te

chn

ical

co

nstr

ain

ts

To s

upp

ort

th

e

pe

acefu

l u

se

of

nu

cle

ar

techn

olo

gy

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acefu

l u

se

of

nu

cle

ar

techn

olo

gy

su

ppo

rte

d

Num

be

r of

rep

ort

s

30

%

10

0%

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ep

ort

s f

rom

M

DA

s

Cap

acity a

nd

re

so

urc

e

co

nstr

ain

ts

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rom

ote

d

isarm

am

en

t a

nd

e

rad

ication

of

an

ti-

pe

rsonn

el la

nd

m

ine

s a

nd

clu

ste

r m

un

itio

ns

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rna

tio

na

l eff

ort

s

on

elim

ina

tio

n o

f an

ti-

pe

rsonn

el la

nd

min

es

an

d c

luste

r m

un

itio

ns

su

ppo

rte

d

Num

be

r of

co

untr

y

rep

ort

s

70

%

10

0%

C

ou

ntr

y r

ep

ort

s

Cap

acity a

nd

re

so

urc

e

co

nstr

ain

ts

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rom

ote

eff

ective

con

tro

l of

illic

it t

rad

e in

co

nve

ntio

na

l a

rms,

pro

life

ratio

n o

f sm

all

arm

s a

nd

lig

ht

we

ap

on

s

Inte

rna

tio

na

l eff

ort

s

on

elim

ina

tio

n o

f ill

icit

tra

de

in

co

nve

ntion

al

arm

s,

pro

life

ration

of

sm

all

arm

s an

d lig

ht

we

ap

on

s s

up

po

rte

d

Num

be

r of

co

untr

y

rep

ort

s

50

%

10

0%

C

ou

ntr

y r

ep

ort

s

Cap

acity a

nd

re

so

urc

e

co

nstr

ain

ts

45

Po

lic

y S

tate

me

nt

3:

All

form

s o

f tr

an

sn

atio

nal crim

es p

reve

nte

d a

nd c

om

ba

ted

.

Ob

jec

tive

O

utp

ut

Pe

rfo

rma

nce

Ind

icato

r B

as

eli

ne

Ta

rge

t S

ou

rce

of

Ve

rifi

ca

tio

n

As

su

mp

tio

ns

/ R

isk

s

To p

reve

nt a

nd

co

mba

t a

ll fo

rms o

f tr

an

sn

atio

na

l crim

es

Tre

atie

s

on

irre

gu

lar

mig

ratio

n

sig

ne

d,

ratified

a

nd

do

me

stica

ted

.

Num

be

r of

tre

atie

s

do

me

stica

ted

30

%

10

0%

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ep

ort

s f

rom

in

tern

atio

na

l o

rga

niz

atio

ns

an

d M

DA

s

Cap

acity a

nd

re

so

urc

e

co

nstr

ain

ts

T

reatie

s

on

m

one

y

lau

nde

rin

g a

nd o

the

r fina

ncia

l crim

es,

sig

ne

d,

ratified

and

do

me

stica

ted

.

Num

be

r of

tre

atie

s

do

me

stica

ted

30

%

10

0%

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ep

ort

s f

rom

in

tern

atio

na

l o

rga

niz

atio

ns

an

d M

DA

s

Cap

acity a

nd

re

so

urc

e

co

nstr

ain

ts

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reatie

s

on

a

rms

traff

ickin

g

and

sm

ugglin

g

of

illic

it

go

od

s.

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be

r of

tre

atie

s

do

me

stica

ted

30

%

10

0%

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ep

ort

s f

rom

in

tern

atio

na

l o

rga

niz

atio

ns

an

d M

DA

s

Cap

acity a

nd

re

so

urc

e

co

nstr

ain

ts

In

tern

atio

na

l eff

ort

s

in

the

pre

ve

ntion

of

terr

orism

sup

po

rte

d.

Num

be

r of

co

untr

y

rep

ort

s s

ub

mitte

d

40

%

10

0%

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ep

ort

s f

rom

in

tern

atio

na

l o

rga

niz

atio

ns

Cap

acity a

nd

re

so

urc

e

co

nstr

ain

ts

46

PO

LIC

Y P

RIO

RIT

Y A

RE

A 4

: D

EM

OC

RA

TIC

GO

VE

RN

AN

CE

AN

D H

UM

AN

RIG

HT

S

Ou

tco

me

: D

em

ocra

tic g

ove

rna

nce

an

d h

um

an

rig

hts

pre

se

rve

d.

Po

lic

y S

tate

me

nt

1:

Hum

an

rig

hts

an

d g

oo

d g

ove

rna

nce

as e

nshrin

ed

in t

he

Con

stitu

tion

of

the

Repu

blic

of

Ma

law

i a

nd

aff

iliate

d

inte

rna

tio

na

l in

str

um

ents

, p

rom

ote

d a

nd

pro

tecte

d.

Ob

jec

tive

O

utp

ut

Pe

rfo

rma

nce

In

dic

ato

r B

as

eli

ne

Ta

rge

t S

ou

rce

of

Ve

rifi

ca

tio

n

As

su

mp

tio

ns

/ R

isk

s

To

fa

cili

tate

th

e

str

en

gth

en

ing

of

Ma

law

i’s

hu

man

righ

ts

an

d

go

od

go

ve

rna

nce

re

co

rd

Hum

an

righ

ts,

an

d

go

od

go

ve

rna

nce

re

so

lution

s

de

cis

ion

s

an

d

de

cla

ratio

ns

imp

lem

ente

d.

Num

be

r of

reso

lution

s,

de

cis

ion

s a

nd

de

cla

ration

s

imp

lem

ente

d

70

%

10

0%

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ep

ort

s f

rom

in

tern

atio

na

l o

rga

niz

atio

ns

an

d M

DA

s

Cap

acity

an

d

reso

urc

e c

on

str

ain

ts

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ctive

p

art

icip

atio

n

an

d

me

mb

ers

hip

to

in

tern

atio

na

l hu

ma

n

righ

ts

an

d

go

od

go

ve

rna

nce

bod

ies.

Num

be

r of

rep

ort

s

50

%

10

0%

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ep

ort

s f

rom

in

tern

atio

na

l o

rga

niz

atio

ns

an

d M

DA

s

Cap

acity

an

d

reso

urc

e c

on

str

ain

ts

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reaties o

n h

um

an

righ

ts a

nd

go

od

go

ve

rna

nce

sig

ne

d,

ratified

an

d

do

me

stica

ted

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be

r of

tre

atie

s

do

me

stica

ted

80

%

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0%

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ort

s f

rom

in

tern

atio

na

l o

rga

niz

atio

ns

an

d M

DA

s

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acity a

nd

re

so

urc

e c

on

str

ain

ts

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be

r of

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ction

s d

ecla

red

fr

ee

, fa

ir a

nd

cre

dib

le

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%

10

0%

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lecto

ral

ob

se

rva

tio

n

mis

sio

n

pre

limin

ary

sta

tem

en

ts a

nd

re

po

rts

Pre

dic

tab

ility

of

ho

ldin

g r

egu

lar

ele

ction

s in

the

re

gio

n

47

Po

lic

y S

tate

me

nt

2:

Eff

ective

ne

ss o

f a

cco

unta

bili

ty in

stitu

tio

ns to

gua

ran

tee

so

cia

l ju

stice a

nd

we

llbe

ing p

rom

ote

d.

Ob

jec

tive

O

utp

ut

Pe

rfo

rma

nce

In

dic

ato

r B

as

eli

ne

Ta

rge

t S

ou

rce

of

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rifi

ca

tio

n

As

su

mp

tio

ns

/ R

isk

s

To

p

rom

ote

eff

ective

ne

ss

of

acco

un

tab

ility

institu

tion

s th

rou

gh

ca

pa

city b

uild

ing

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cili

tate

cap

acity

bu

ildin

g o

f go

ve

rna

nce

in

stitu

tion

s

in lin

e

with

in

tern

atio

na

l

sta

nda

rds

Num

be

r of

go

ve

rna

nce

in

stitu

tion

s

co

nve

rsan

t w

ith

in

tern

atio

na

l

sta

nda

rds

50

%

10

0%

R

ep

ort

s

from

in

tern

atio

na

l o

rga

niz

atio

ns

an

d M

DA

s

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