• trade assurance integrate oil press in Malawi
  • trade assurance integrate oil press in Malawi
  • trade assurance integrate oil press in Malawi
  • trade assurance integrate oil press in Malawi
  • Is Malawi's trade policy aligned to our aspirations?
  • In light of this, Malawi’s trade policy must be aligned to our aspirations as articulated in both the MGDS II and the NES. The existing trade policy dates back to 1998 and Malawi’s domestic and external conditions under which its industry and trade operates have since changed substantially.
  • What is Malawi's trade policy?
  • This trade policy conveys the Government of Malawi’s commitment to make trade a tool for sustainable socio-economic development and poverty reduction as espoused in the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy II. The policy reflects the range of opportunities and challenges facing Malawi.
  • What is Malawi's national export strategy?
  • Starting from 2012, the Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Industry and Trade has embarked on a drive through the National Export Strategy (NES) to diversify the export base and markets of Malawi with the objective of improving the livelihoods of Malawians through export-led growth that is inclusive of MSMEs.
  • What is Malawi's trade balance?
  • Malawi’s trade balance remains negative, and the country relies heavily on rain-fed agriculture for its export base. As of 2022, fuel constituted more than 30 percent of the country’s total imported goods.
  • How does trade policy affect Malawi's long-term growth prospects?
  • Fundamental to Malawi’s long term growth prospects is its ability to attract resources, both investment and skills. Trade policy can play a critical facilitating role in attracting these factors of production.
  • What is the Malawi Business Linkages programme & rural infrastructure development programme?
  • The Malawi Business Linkages Programme has the potential to better integrate MSMEs within the formal economy. The Rural Infrastructure Development Programme is also targeting non connectivity of the rural areas to markets and services. Issues i) Cross Border Trade (CBT)