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Project Preparation Facility (PPF)

Early-Stage Support for Viable Projects

Covers up to 70% of preparation costs including feasibility, risk assessment, and investment packaging to help projects move from concept to bankability.

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ConEM – Export Manufacturing Guarantee & Refinancing

Unlock Capital for Industrial Growth

Get up to 80% guarantee for export-focused infrastructure and refinancing support to expand processing capacity.

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ConFarm – Export Agriculture Financing

Support for Structured Farming Models

Provides up to 70% of production costs for agribusinesses and commercial farmers working under formal contract farming arrangements.

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Equity Financing Facility

We Invest in Growth-Potential Enterprises

We offer up to 35% equity participation for startups and established businesses with strong growth potential.

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Advisory Services

Expert Guidance for Export Success

We offer tailored advice to help businesses navigate financing, market access, and project development.

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Export Development Fund Malawi

EDF drives inclusive, export-led growth across Malawi’s key sectors by providing innovative financing, strategic partnerships, and technical support. It empowers enterprises to compete in regional and global markets.

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Export Financing
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Exporter Support
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Contract Farming
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Market Access
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Trade Promotion
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Market Insights

Driving Export-Led Prosperity

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About Export Development Fund

More about EDF

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The Export Development Fund (EDF) is a government-owned development finance institution (DFI) established in 2012 under the Companies Act of Malawi. Its core mandate is to finance and promote Malawi’s export sector, particularly through support to productive enterprises that can drive export-led economic growth.

EDF operates under the oversight of the Reserve Bank of Malawi and plays a strategic role in achieving the country’s National Export Strategy (NES) goals.

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8

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Female-Led Projects

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80

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Projects Supported

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128

Billion+ MWK

Total Disbursements

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28000

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Jobs Created

Our Products

We provide innovative, impact-driven financing solutions tailored to Malawi’s export sectors—empowering businesses, unlocking value chains, and accelerating inclusive economic growth.

Our Focus Areas

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Export Packing Credit Facility (EPaC)

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Contract Farming Facility (ConFarm):

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Construction & Export Manufacturing (CoNEM)

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Project Preparation Facility (PPF)

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Equity Financing Facility

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Hotel Construction Guarantee and Refinancing Facility

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Precious Metals & Minerals

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US

Real stories from businesses and partners empowered by our export-focused financing.

‘EDF’s seasonal financing provided exactly what we needed to advance our value addition project. The support has enabled us to scale up our value addition business and introduce new value-added products to the market like nuts and raisins.’

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Dr. Betty Chinyamunyamu/CEO of NASFAM and Managing Director of NASCOMEX

“Our project is currently in the exploration stage, and reaching this point has been made possible through financing from the Export Development Fund’s Project Preparation Facility. The facility provided essential funding for our initial exploration phase, support that is often unavailable from traditional banks. I encourage anyone with promising ideas to pursue them and consider approaching EDF for support,’

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Russel Thornicroft/Managing Director- Rift Valley Mining Company

“The financing we received from the Export Development Fund has been instrumental in the construction of our fertilizer processing plant. This support is enabling us to build a facility that will provide affordable, locally produced fertilizers, reduce Malawi’s dependency on imports, and create much-needed jobs. We are proud that with EDF’s assistance, we are taking a significant step toward boosting agricultural productivity and contributing to the country’s food security and economic growth.”

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Hastings Bofomo Nyirenda/Board Chairman-Rudevit

LATEST NEWS

Stay informed with the latest updates, announcements, and insights

SADC DFRC and EDF Train Malawi Stakeholders on Infrastructure Finance and PPPs

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SADC DFRC and EDF Train Malawi Stakeholders on Infrastructure Finance and PPPs

The Southern African Development Community Development Finance Resource Centre (SADC-DFRC), in partnership with the Export Development Fund (EDF), hosted a specialized training on infrastructure finance and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) structuring…

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1Dec
EDF Launches Malawi Trade Report 2025, Calls for Bold Action to Transform Economy

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EDF Launches Malawi Trade Report 2025, Calls for Bold Action to Transform Economy

The Export Development Fund (EDF) has launched the first ever Malawi Trade Report 2025, a landmark publication that lays bare the country’s trade realities and charts a path toward resilience…

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21Nov
EDF Earns an ‘A’ Rating in Development Impact Assessment

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EDF Earns an ‘A’ Rating in Development Impact Assessment

The Export Development Fund (EDF) has received an ‘A’ rating for development impact following a peer review assessment by the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI). EDF has been…

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18Jun
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