President Chakwera’s address outlines a comprehensive strategy to address Malawi’s immediate challenges while laying the groundwork for long-term growth and development.
[ Download the 2024 SONA Speech by Chakwera in PDF ]
What did Chakwera say in the 2024 SONA?
- Acknowledgement of Malawi’s economic challenges, including impacts from geopolitical factors, past policies, and natural disasters.
- Commitment to economic reforms, including fiscal discipline, monetary policy adjustments, and public finance management improvements.
- Progress in agriculture, with initiatives like the Affordable Inputs Programme (AIP) and Mega Farms, aiming to boost food security and productivity.
- Focus on wealth creation through agriculture commercialization, mining sector reform, and tourism development.
- Emphasis on infrastructure improvement, including energy generation and distribution, transport sector upgrades, and digitalization efforts.
- International diplomacy aimed at securing new markets and investment, enhancing Malawi’s global standing.
- Initiatives in land, housing, and urban development, aiming to improve land security and promote housing projects for wealth creation.
- Industry and trade strategies focused on export diversification, value addition, and tapping into regional trade agreements.
Where can I watch the speech?
We have uploaded the video for you to watch the entire 2024 SONA speech by President Chakwera.