The Government of Malawi (GoM) realises that industrial and socio-economic development
of the country depends on access to modern, reliable and sufficient energy. As such, it has put
the energy sector as a priority in its National Development Agenda. The Government further
realises that sustainable development and management of energy sector through well-defined
policies including legal and institutional frameworks, international assistance from
development partners, and partnerships with the private sector positively impact on other
sectors.
In view of this, the National Energy Policy of 2003 has been revised to provide a new policy
direction and guidance to all stakeholders in the implementation of energy interventions. This
is necessary in order to spur development as aspired for in the Malawi Vision 2020, and
Malawi Growth and Development Strategy (MGDS) III in the national agenda, and
Sustainable Energy for All Initiative and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the
international agenda.