The Government of Malawi says it has not yet used the US$311,000 received under the African Risk Capacity (ARC) anticipatory insurance policy, as it awaits the release of a larger US$3.06 million payout under the main drought insurance cover.
There is a heavy police presence at the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) head office in Lilongwe, in what law enforcement officials describe as part of broader efforts to safeguard public resources during the ongoing power transition.
The Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) has urged the incoming government to reduce reliance on donor support and prioritize homegrown development strategies, warning that overdependence on external aid threatens the country’s long-term economic sovereignty.
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