Who we are
Export Development Fund (EDF) Limited or “the Fund,” is a Development Finance Institution (DFI) wholly owned by the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM). The Fund was incorporated in 2012 to provide financial and advisory services to businesses in growth sectors of the economy, aimed at stimulating Malawi’s productive capacity as well as diversifying the economy.
The Fund is mandated to correct market failures and inefficient resource allocation by mobilizing resources for financing export-oriented projects and export enterprises that arise from national development plans. Central to this mandate is the creation of sustainable direct and indirect employment through industrialization and contributing to structural transformation as enshrined in the Malawi 2063 (MW2063) Vision.
Our Mission
We exist to support Malawi’s economy through funded and unfunded foreign trade solutions to the country’s productive sectors in order to facilitate diversification, international competitiveness, economic growth and domestic jobs.
Our Vision
To be Malawi’s leading trade and economic growth facilitator contributing to national development aspirations.
Our Core Values
- Service: We put our clients first, delivering solutions that respond to their needs and aspirations.
- Professionalism: We uphold the highest standards in everything we do, ensuring quality, accountability, and excellence.
- Integrity: We are fair, ethical, and open in everything we do.
- Respect: We value every stakeholder, the environment, and the diverse contributions that drive our shared success.
- Innovation: We offer custom made solutions and interventions that assist our stakeholders.
- Teamwork: We are committed to common goals based on open and honest communication.