LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-In a bid to revitalize the Ministry of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism, newly sworn-in Minister George Patridge has emphasized the need for a performance-oriented approach to drive economic growth and deliver tangible results to Malawians.
Patridge, a former Press Corporation Limited (PCL) Chief Executive Officer, made the call during a ministerial briefing with senior management of the Ministry in Lilongwe.
The Minister stressed that Malawians are eagerly awaiting change and that the private sector is looking up to the Ministry to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, “Expectations are many out there. Malawians need to see change”
The private sector wants to see change, but for that to happen, we need to change the way we do things,” Patridge said.
Patridge emphasized the importance of setting measurable targets and working towards achieving them within specific timelines, aligning with the Malawi 2063 (MW2063) development agenda.
He highlighted the Ministry’s critical role in driving economic growth through industrialization, citing the renaming of the Ministry by President Arthur Peter Mutharika as a clear signal of its pivotal role.
During the briefing, Patridge was presented with a PowerPoint presentation outlining the Ministry’s efforts.
However, he expressed disappointment that despite these efforts, tangible results were not visible on the ground and in the lives of Malawians.
“Our duty is to ensure that Malawi deals with the 4 Fs: food, forex, fuel, and fertilizer, by creating an enabling environment for the private sector to thrive,” he said.
The Minister assured the management team that he is open to new ideas and welcomes feedback without fear of retribution, sending a strong message of an open-door policy in the Ministry.
“I am counting on each one of you here to help me achieve that,” he emphasized.
As a seasoned executive with a background in leading one of Malawi’s largest conglomerates, Patridge’s call for a performance-oriented Ministry is expected to bring about a new era of productivity and efficiency.
His leadership style and experience are likely to shape the Ministry’s approach to driving economic growth and development in Malawi.
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