The Green and Inclusive Energy Project in conjunction with the Government of Malawi is holding
national 1 ½ day conference on the status of the energy sector in Malawi”. The government of
Malawi has developed a renewable energy strategy and revised the energy policy in 2017 and 2018 respectively.

Despite this commitment towards stimulating the energy sector, the country is still faced with a number of challenges which range from erratic electricity supply to rampant use of unsustainable charcoal and overreliance on firewood for cooking. This is also coupled with population growth and food shortages, especially in peri-urban and rural areas.

Participants pose a group photo

Due to these challenges, there is need to ensure the national policies and strategies adopted pave the way for enhanced development to curb problems mentioned above.

The conference, which will run from 10th-11th April, provides a platform for actors and technical minds in the renewable energy sector to discuss current trends and come up with recommendations on how to operationalise the new energy policy and strategy.

The conference has drawn stakeholders from the academic, private sector, CSOs, INGOs and partners. It is expected that the conference will design a road map to adress issues that will agreed as obstacles in achieving renewable energy agendas.