Economic Cooperation by the Government of Japan to Malawi

Malawi addresses development with a goal of getting out of the status as the least developed country. Based on priority areas shown in the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy (MGDS)3, economic growth of the country as well as securing of people’s access to basic services are essential. Accordingly, Japan supports Malawi’s efforts to reduce poverty, by providing assistance especially to agriculture, in which 80% of the population is engaged; the miningindustry, which is expected to be developed; the development of infrastructure which supports the above industries; and basic social services industry concerning education, water, etc.