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Economic StrategyGovernment of the Republic of Malawi is currently implementing a Malawi Growth and Development Strategy (MGDS), which is intended to foster mid-term development over the five-year period of 2006-2011.
The MGDS aims to create wealth through sustainable economic growth and infrastructure development as a means of achieving poverty reduction. This is expected to transform the country from a predominantly importing and consuming country to a predominantly manufacturing and exporting country.
It does this by focusing on:
- ・Irrigation and water development;
- ・Transport infrastructure development;
- ・Energy generation and supply;
- ・Integrated rural development; and
- ・Prevention and management of nutrition disorders, HIV and AIDS.
Japanese Assistance
The Government of Japan provides both economic cooperation and grant aid to Malawi.
With assistance from the Government of Japan, Malawi Government has implemented many projects in Malawi including, the Kamuzu International Airport, Bridges, Roads, Schools, Health Centres, and Irrigation systems.
The Japanese Government has also provided to Malawi experts and volunteers who work in various government institutions such as hospitals, schools and community centres.
One Village One Product (OVOP) is one of the institutions that was established in Malawi, copied from Japan, to benefit the grassroot people.