Malawi First Growth and Resilience DPO with a Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option

About this project

It is the first in a programmatic series of two in the amount of US80 million dollars equivalent and is combined with a Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (Cat-DDO) of US57 million dollars equivalent. It helps the Government of Malawi (GoM) address longstanding macroeconomic imbalances, as supported through a new International Monetary Fund (IMF) program and strengthen structural and governance foundations for a more dynamic and resilient economy. The reforms underpinning this operation will also increase the country's preparedness for future shocks, especially climate-related disasters that have had a disproportionate impact on the poor. The operation supports the aims of the country's national development plan, Malawi 2063, and the World Bank's Country Partnership Framework (CPF), FY2021-25. By strengthening resilience to climate change impacts in one of the world's most vulnerable countries, it aligns with the World Bank's Evolution priorities. To address persistent problems in fiscal governance and transparency, pillar 1 aims to strengthen the legal framework for PFM, attract private finance, increase transparency in procurement, and improve the targeting and financial management of the AIP. Pillar 2 addresses core constraints to private sector-led growth by strengthening the institutional foundations of the energy sector, supporting the digital economy through robust data protection legislation, and enabling the development of a deposit insurance system that can foste…

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World Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Malawi

Sectors

Multi-hazard response preparednessOther general public servicesPublic ProcurementCommunications policy, planning and administrationBudget planningFinancial policy and administrative managementHydro-electric power plantsSocial protection and welfare services policy, planning and administration

Places

Lilongwe

Funded by

International Development Association

Implemented by

Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs

Accountable

Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs

Passes funds through

International Development Association

Published by World Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 44000-P175072.

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