Malawi

The MCC will soon sign a five-year, $350.7 million compact with Malawi that focuses soley on activities that aim to revitalize Malawi’s power sector. By reducing power outages and technical losses, enhancing the sustainability and efficiency of hydropower generation, and improving service to electricity consumers, the compact intends to reduce energy costs to enterprises and households; improve productivity in the agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors; and support the preservation and creation of employment opportunities in the economy.

MCA Status 

On September 23, 2005 Malawi signed a three-year, $20.9 million threshold program agreement aimed at improving the legislative and judicial branches, providing support for lead anti-corruption agencies, strengthening independent media coverage, and expanding and intensifying the work of civil society organizations. The program concluded on September 30, 2008. An independent impact evaluation was undertaken on Malawi's threshold program to assess its outcomes. Access the full report here.

Learn more about the MCA's threshold program.

Country Compact

Malawi is currently finalizing its MCC compact agreement.

For comparison, review Malawi's most recent Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper - Growth and Development Strategy.

Country Eligibility

In the FY2011 selection process, Malawi passed all six Ruling Justly indicators, three of five Investing in People indicators, and four of six Economic Freedom indicators. Malawi is a low income country (LIC).

Review Malawi's performance on the FY2011 selection indicators

Review Malawi's performance on the FY2010 selection indicators

Review Malawi's performance on the FY2009 selection indicators

Review Malawi's performance on the FY2008 selection indicators

Review Malawi's performance on the FY2007 selection indicators

Review Malawi's performance on the FY2006 selection indicators

Review Malawi's performance on the FY2005 selection indicators

Review Malawi's performance on the FY2004 selection indicators

Learn more about the MCC's country selection process 

Country Facts

Data are for 2009 (or most recent year available)

Malawi Country Brief from the World Bank

Other U.S. Policies

Review USAID Malawi's Mission page

Review USAID's strategy in Malawi

Other Donors

The top three donors to Malawi in 2009 were:

Other Resources

MCC Malawi website

U.S. Department of State country profile providing background on Malawi's history and U.S.-Malawi relations

World Bank projects in Malawi 

U.S. Assistance