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.
Unlock Capital for Industrial Growth
Get up to 80% guarantee for export-focused infrastructure and refinancing support to expand processing capacity.
Support for Structured Farming Models
Provides up to 70% of production costs for agribusinesses and commercial farmers working under formal contract farming arrangements.
Expert Guidance for Export Success
We offer tailored advice to help businesses navigate financing, market access, and project development.
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.
Export Financing
Exporter Support
Contract Farming
Market Access
Trade Promotion
Market Insights
Driving Export-Led Prosperity

About Export Development Fund

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.

8
%Female-Led Projects

80
+Projects Supported

128
Billion+ MWKTotal Disbursements

28000
+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.
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EDF Calls for Industrialisation and Value Addition to Drive Malawi’s Economic Transformation
The Export Development Fund (EDF) has called for accelerated industrialisation, export-led growth and value addition as critical drivers of Malawi’s long-term economic transformation and foreign exchange generation. Speaking before the…
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EDF Welcomes New Board Members Through Induction Programme
The Fund recently inducted its newly appointed Board Members- Rodrick Wiyo, Esther Machado, Clemence Chimkono, and Christopher Masanje, as part of onboarding them into the institution’s governance framework. The induction…
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EDF Honours Outgoing Board Members for Service and Leadership
The Fund recently hosted a farewell dinner in honour of its outgoing Board Members- Martin Siwu, Martha Kaukonde, Tobias Chinkhwangwa, and Chakudza Linje, in recognition of their service and contribution…
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