The 2024 Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Investor Conference, held in Lilongwe from July 4th to 5th, was a landmark event for Malawi’s economic growth and infrastructure development. Organized by the Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC) in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the conference brought together stakeholders from government, private sector, financial institutions, and international organizations.
Under the theme “Overcoming Public-Private Partnership Challenges,” the conference underscored the transformative power of PPPs in addressing infrastructure gaps, fostering innovation, and driving sustainable development.
The Role of MAIIC in financing Transformative Projects, a provider of Catalytic Funds.
The Malawi Agricultural and Industrial Investment Corporation (MAIIC), established as a development finance institution in 2018, was one of the financial institutions that made a presentation at the conference. MAIIC emphasized its commitment to mobilizing resources for investments in key sectors such as agriculture and infrastructure development.
The Acting Chief Executive Officer, Lloyd C. Banda highlighted on the company’s strategy of supporting MW2063 through provision of catalytic funds that are aimed at crowding in other financiers to support the establishment of new companies / factories to boost the country’s level of production and the export base.
The CEO presented that facilities being offered by MAIIC include debt, (concessional debt), equity, quasi equity, partial credit guarantees, and that the institution was also providing financing to Mega Farmers.
Driving Malawi’s Vision 2063
The 2024 PPP Investor Conference served as a critical platform to align public and private sector efforts with Malawi’s Vision 2063, which prioritizes infrastructure development as a key driver of economic transformation. MAIIC’s participation and innovative approach to financing demonstrates how institutions can work collaboratively to address challenges and seize opportunities for inclusive growth.
A Call to Action
With the momentum generated by this conference, Malawi is poised to realize its ambitious development goals. Stakeholders are encouraged to explore investment opportunities, collaborate on transformative projects, and contribute to building a resilient and inclusive economy.
For more details on investment opportunities and upcoming projects, visit the PPPC website or MAIIC website.
