The African Development Bank (AfDB) has provided US$1 million, equivalent to approximately K1.73 billion, to support the procurement of food supplies as part of Malawi’s humanitarian emergency response to the 2025/2026 lean season.
Speaking during the signing ceremony held in Lilongwe on Wednesday, Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation, Joseph Mwanamvekha, commended the AfDB for the timely support, saying it will greatly contribute to ensuring food availability for communities affected by food insecurity.
Mwanamvekha assured the Bank that the Government of Malawi will ensure the funds are used strictly for their intended purpose.
AfDB Country Manager, Macmillan Anyanwu, said the Bank is fully aware of the recurrent climate-related shocks affecting Malawi, noting that the assistance is meant to help mitigate the impacts of these challenges.
He further reaffirmed the African Development Bank’s continued support to Malawi’s development and humanitarian efforts.
