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$150 Million Digital Malawi Acceleration Project to expand internet access and digital services

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024

Malawi has embarked on the ambitious Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP), a $150 million initiative aimed at enhancing internet accessibility and enabling robust digital services in Malawi, advancing the goals of Malawi 2063. The project, a successor project of the Digital Malawi Program Phase 1:… Read More »$150 Million Digital Malawi Acceleration Project to expand internet access and digital services

RESETTLEMENT POLICY FRAMWORK (RPF)

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024

The Digital Malawi Acceleration Project (DMAP) will expand connectivity through the construction of cellular network towers in rural areas and the development of optic fiber networks to connect secondary schools, universities, colleges, and unserved government offices nationwide. These activities may result in socioeconomic impacts, including… Read More »RESETTLEMENT POLICY FRAMWORK (RPF)

Government Data Centre Project completion at 77%

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024

Department of e-Government in the Ministry of Information and Digitalization has disclosed that the completion of the Government Data Centre in Lilongwe is at 77 percent. The ministry is implementing the initiative through the Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC) with funding from the World Bank-funded project,… Read More »Government Data Centre Project completion at 77%

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK (ESMF)

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024

The primary objective of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF) is to provide a structured process for screening, assessing, addressing, and managing environmental and social safeguard issues for project components and sub-components whose exact locations are yet to be determined. The ESMF also offers… Read More »ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK (ESMF)

LABOUR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES (LMP)

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

The Labour Management Procedures (LMP) for the DMAP project have been developed to identify and address labour-related risks during project implementation. These procedures ensure the fair treatment, safety, and well-being of all workers involved. The LMP is aligned with Malawi’s national labour laws and the… Read More »LABOUR MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES (LMP)

DISCLOSED STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024

The Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) establishes a structured and culturally sensitive approach to stakeholder communication throughout the project cycle, aligning with ESS10 standards. It details how the PPPC will engage with stakeholders, offering channels for feedback, concerns, and complaints. Special focus is given to vulnerable… Read More »DISCLOSED STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN

GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM MANUAL

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

The Grievance Redress Mechanism Manual (GRMM) has been developed to outline the procedures, systems, and principles that must be followed by the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Grievance Redressal Committees (GRCs), and all project-affected and interested parties. This manual provides guidance on how to lodge, receive,… Read More »GRIEVANCE REDRESS MECHANISM MANUAL

PPPC touts Data Protection Act 2024

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

The Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC) has extolled the Data Protection (DP) Act as a robust legal framework designed to safeguard Malawians from all abuses related to personal data. The Commission under the Digital Malawi Project (DIGMAP) with funding from the World Bank collaborated with… Read More »PPPC touts Data Protection Act 2024

Civil servants urged to adopt new government emails

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

The Malawi Government through the Ministry of Information and Digitalization (MoID) has urged all civil servants in the country to transition from using personal email accounts to the new official government email system. Secretary for Information and Digitalization, Baldwin Chiyamwaka, made the call on Friday… Read More »Civil servants urged to adopt new government emails

‘Digital Malawi Project: A game-changer for Malawi’s digital transformation’

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

Secretary for Information and Digitalization, Baldwin Chiyamwaka, has hailed the Digital Malawi Project (DIGMAP) as a game-changer intervention critical to achieving the digital transformation goals of Malawi 2063. Chiyamwaka made the remarks in Blantyre on Friday at a press conference that his ministry through the… Read More »‘Digital Malawi Project: A game-changer for Malawi’s digital transformation’