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 programme was designed to equip the incoming Directors with a clear understanding of EDF’s mandate, strategic priorities, and operating model. Engagements with Management provided context...
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 to the institution’s governance and strategic direction. The evening brought together members of the Board and management to recognise the outgoing Directors’ contribution to the...
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 and implementation at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. The program brought together participants from leading commercial banks, development finance institutions, and government...
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 and competitiveness in a volatile global economy. The report, themed “Resilience and Realignment: Tracking Malawi’s Trade in a Volatile Global Economy,” reveals sobering statistics: Malawi’s...
Exploring the Future of Trade: Why Services Matter More Than Ever
As global trade dynamics shift, services are emerging as the new engine of economic growth—outpacing goods in both volume and value. From tourism and ICT to finance and education, services are reshaping how countries compete and connect in the global economy. This EDF Market Insight, “Beyond Exporting Goods: Understanding Services Trade and What It Means for...
Malawi’s Mining Sector: Current Trends and Outlook
Malawi’s mining industry is steadily growing. In recent years, the country has moved from small-scale operations to developing large projects in minerals like graphite, rutile, rare earths, and uranium. These developments could significantly increase Malawi’s export earnings and reduce its dependence on crops like tobacco. This report looks at the current state of mining in...
Global Commodity Prices – June 2025
Between January and May 2025, global commodity prices have moved unevenly: energy prices have dropped sharply, fertiliser costs have risen, and precious metals—especially gold—have surged. These shifts are not just numbers on a chart; they carry real consequences for countries like Malawi that rely heavily on imports for fuel and fertilisers, and exports for agricultural...
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 awarded the Prudential Standards and Guidelines Rating System (PSGRS) Rating Award for achieving a performance result of A in the 2024 PSGRS Rating exercise. The...
New UK Trade Scheme Eases Export Rules for Malawian Businesses
The United Kingdom has introduced a new trade scheme that grants Malawi duty-free, quota-free access to 99.8% of its exports to the UK, a move expected to boost Malawi’s export sector. The Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), launched in 2023, replaces the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) that previously governed Malawi-UK trade. The DCTS offers...
EDF Posts Strong Financial Performance in 2024: Profit Rises by 95%
The Export Development Fund (EDF) has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2024, with profit after tax rising by 95% to K18.9 billion, compared to K9.7 billion in 2023. This growth reflects EDF’s focused support towards high-potential, export-oriented sectors and significant recoveries from loan impairment provisions. According to the audited financial...