Key Business Points
- Human capital development is crucial for Malawi’s economic growth and achieving a lower middle-income status in five years, as emphasized by Chief Secretary to the Government Justin Saidi.
- The government is committed to passing the Human Resources Management Bill into law, which will regulate the human resource profession and ensure effectiveness in managing human resources.
- Effective human resource management is essential for companies to flourish, and business owners should prioritize motivating and developing their employees to achieve desired results, a key takeaway from the Institute of People Management Malawi (IPMM) annual lakeshore conference.
The Malawian government has reiterated its commitment to human capital development as a key enabler of the country’s vision to achieve a lower middle-income economic status by 2028, as outlined in the Malawi 2063 (MW2063) blueprint. Speaking at the IPMM annual lakeshore conference in Mangochi, Chief Secretary to the Government Justin Saidi emphasized that human capital development is critical for any economy, and companies must prioritize it to flourish. As Saidi noted, "Ndalama za mtumbo" (human capital) is the backbone of any successful organization.
The conference, themed ‘HR Re-imagined: Shaping the future of work‘, brought together over 600 participants from Malawi, Kenya, and South Africa to discuss the importance of HR reform in Malawi’s workforce. IPMM president Frank Sabola highlighted the need for a law to regulate the human resource profession in Malawi, which is currently lacking. The Human Resources Management Bill, currently being vetted by the Ministry of Justice, aims to address this gap and ensure effectiveness in managing human resources. As Sabola emphasized, "Kudzilimba ntchito" (managing people) is crucial for economic success.
The MW2063 blueprint recognizes human capital as critical to designing programs, implementing strategies, and creating innovations. The conference presenters emphasized the benefits of motivating human resources to achieve desired results, highlighting the importance of effective human resource management in driving business success. As one presenter noted, "Kupatsa motero" (motivating employees) is key to unlocking productivity and growth. The government’s commitment to passing the Human Resources Management Bill into law is a positive step towards achieving this goal, and business owners should take note of the importance of investing in their employees’ development and motivation. By prioritizing human capital development, Malawian businesses can contribute to the country’s economic growth and achieve their own success.
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