National Trade Policy

The Government of Malawi sets forth an Integrated Trade and Industry Policy that will support and encourage the development of the private sector in the country.  The policy embraces the interests and needs of enterprises at all levels which include small, medium and large scale so that they can become more competitive in their operations.

           The policy goal of the Government is to create a conducive environment in which the performance of the private sector will be efficient and market oriented, improving its competitiveness domestically and internationally with a view to ensuring the sectors maximum contribution to the achievement of overall social-economic objectives.  It is an integrated policy which will ensure that trade and industry policies complement each other.

          This policy document reflects constraints affecting the Malawi’s performance in the trade and industry sectors.  The policy statement on each area is preceded by a brief background discussion of the situation which puts the relevant policy statement into perspective.

      This policy document includes a programme of Implementation which outlines the targets and strategies for achieving the policy objectives and goals.

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