WASHINGTON-(MaraviPost)-Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development, Joseph Mwanamveka, is in Washington, D.C., United States of America, attending the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
In an interview with Maravi Post, Mwanamveka said Malawi’s delegation is focusing on advancing key national economic priorities, including food security, fertiliser supply, foreign exchange stability, fuel availability, and access to essential medicines.
He emphasized that these engagements are critical in strengthening cooperation with regional and international partners to support Malawi’s economic recovery and sustainable growth.
He said on Wednesday, he met with Adriano Ubisse, Executive Director of the World Bank, and held further discussions with other financial partners to review short-term policy priorities, development projects, and funding requirements.
The minister said on Thursday, 16th October,he chaired the 30th Statutory Meeting of the Constituency, followed by meetings with the World Bank Country Management Unit and the IMF Executive Director.
He said together with the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi(RBM ) Dr. Mafuta Mwale,he attended the World Bank Group Development Committee Ministerial Lunch and Meeting, where Malawi’s economic priorities were discussed with key development partners.
He said the following day, Friday, 17th October, the delegation took part in the IMFC Breakfast and a Ministerial Breakfast with the Zambian Minister of Finance.
Mwanamveka said he also met with the African Director at the IMF and the Deputy Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Treasury to discuss regional economic collaboration.
Later, his team held meetings with the Rockefeller Foundation and Lazard International Advisory to explore new investment opportunities and development support.
Looking ahead, Mwanamveka said on Saturday, 18th October, the delegation will meet with the East and Southern African Regional Vice President of the World Bank Group to further strengthen cooperation towards Malawi’s development priorities and ensure sustained support for ongoing economic programmes.
“Our mission here is clear, to build stronger partnerships that will help deliver tangible results for Malawians through inclusive growth, stability, and resilience,” he said.
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