Malawi Government Publications
CEPA works with government on advocacy and policies through relevant departments in advocacy and policy. These various government departments have common goals with CEPA and CEPA helps in submitting pressing environmental issues to these agencies. This section includes government literature as well as materials based on government publications.
Full List of Malawi Government Documents Follow:
Micro and Small Enterprise Policy Statement
A Policy Statement on micro and small enterprises in Malawi
Microfinance Policy and Action Plan 2002
A policy promoting the development of a sustainable microfinance industry which provides credit, savings opportunities and other financial services to low-income people, which will create wealth and employment in Malawi
National Aquaculture Strategic Plan Main Report 2006- 2015
A compilation of the best approaches and actions to be taken the DOF to ensure sustainable development and growth of smallholder and commercial aquaculture in Malawi for the next ten years
National Aquaculture Strategic Plan Section 2 2006- 2015
This document focuses on the strategies and actions that are needed to advance aquaculture development in Malawi
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2006
This NBSAP outlines the status of the various biodiversity resources in Malawi and stipulates strategies and actions necessary to ensure the management and sustainable utilisation of biodiversity
National Climate Change Response 2012
This White Paper presents the Malawian Government's vision for an effective climate change response that addresses the needs of its people, especially the poor and disadvantaged, through the development of an economy, a population and an environment that is resilient to climate change and promotes low carbon growth
National Cooperative Societies Act 2000
An Act to consolidate the law relating to the constitution and regulation of cooperative societies in Malawi
National Energy Policy for Malawi 2003
A policy to support the Energy Sector contribution to the national goals of poverty reduction, industrialization and economic growth
National Environment and Climate Change Communication Strategy 2012-2016
The Strategy offers insight into issues, concerns and opportunities to improve communication on environment and climate change.
National Environmental Action Plan Vol I 1994
An analysis of major environmental issues and measures to alleviate them, promote sustainable use of natural resources in Malawi, and to develop an environmental protection and management plan
National Fertilizer Strategy 2007
This document identifies key issues affecting adoption and utilization of fertilizer technologies
National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy 2001
This policy represents an integrated policy framework for fisheries and aquaculture in Malawi
National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy 2016
A revision of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy of 2001.
National Forest Policy of Malawi 1996
This policy provides an enabling framework for promoting the participation of local communities and the private sector in forest conservation and management, eliminating restrictions on sustainable of essential forest products by local communities, and promoting planned harvesting and regeneration of the forest resources by Village Natural Resources Committees
National Gender Policy 2008
A guide to gender mainstreaming and women empowerment initiatives for attainment of gender equity and equality in Malawi
National Gender Policy 2015
This policy aims to mainstream gender in the national development process to enhance participation of men, women, boys and girls for sustainable and equitable development for poverty eradication
National Irrigation Policy and Development Strategy 2000
National Policy and strategy on irrigation and irrigation related issues
National Land Policy 2002
The policy provides a sound institutional framework for land management and introduces, among others, much needed procedures for more effective land based investment selection, land market transactions and management of development at all levels
National Land Resources Management Policy and Strategy 2000
Policy and strategy on national land resources management