Malawi Economic Monitor: Malawi’s Water and Energy Challenges can be Resolved
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STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Malawi’s current electricity generation capacity will not continue to meet the current demand, which is expected to increase over the next 10 to 20 years
Limited access to water and sanitation has exacerbated the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the largest urban centers and public places, that lack basic hygiene facilities
The latest economic analysis for the country says better sector policies, better project selection, making state-owned enterprises more efficient and creditworthy, and leveraging public private partnerships to improve efficiency of delivering projects are the main pathways to increase investments in energy and water infrastructure.