"Ladies and gentlemen, for a long time, Malawi’s economy has been associated with worsening macroeconomic fundamentals, including elevated inflation, stagnating economic growth, foreign exchange shortages, and unsustainable public debt." These were words spoken by the Vice President of ECAMA during his opening remarks at the second economic diagnostic workshop, organized by the Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) in partnership with Oxfam, Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN) and Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA).
This workshop was a second one following a similar workshop held in Blantyre on Monday 23rd February 2026, aimed at strengthening the understanding of the economy for improved decision making in the country. The workshop thus brought together a diverse group of representatives, including Civil Society Organizations, political parties’ representatives, Representatives from Unions and Associations.
The workshop is a key component of our ongoing project, “Enhancing Economic Awareness to Empower Decision-Making in Malawi”, which aims to boost economic literacy across society and promote evidence-based policy dialogue. By equipping participants with clear, practical insights into macroeconomic dynamics, we are helping ensure that leaders and decision-makers at all levels can act from a position of informed understanding, ultimately contributing to more effective, people-centered policies for Malawi's recovery and long-term prosperity.
