Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Malawi is a coalition of local and international civil society organizations (CSOs) that is campaigning for a transparent and accountable extractive sector in Malawi. The coalition was set up in 2015 and operates under the umbrella of the Natural Resource Justice Network (NRJN) where it coordinates and implements activities under the network’s revenue transparency thematic area.
PWYP Malawi received receives support from Open Society Initiative of Southern Africa (OSISA) to implement the Enhancing Revenue Transparency and Accountability in Malawi Project. The goal of the project is enhanced participation of citizens in EI governance in Malawi. This is achieved through promoting a transparent and accountable EI sector that promotes responsible socio-economic and environmental management of EI sector.
Our work in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative has helped to directly contribute to promoting the PWYP transparency and accountability agenda. The project has helped shape effective implementation of EITI in Malawi and has enabled Malawian civil actors to follow the money accruing from the extractive sector.
Contributing to the following SDGs
SDG 1: No Poverty – By promoting transparency and accountability in the extractive sector, the project helps ensure that revenues from natural resources are used to reduce poverty and foster sustainable development.
SDG 5: Gender Equality – The project promotes inclusive governance in the extractive sector, ensuring that women and marginalized groups are part of the dialogue and benefit from the sector’s contributions.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – The focus on transparency in the extractive sector ensures that the benefits of resource extraction are equitably distributed, helping to reduce economic and social inequalities.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – By advocating for responsible management of the extractive sector, the project encourages sustainable practices in resource extraction and consumption.
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – The project contributes to strengthening institutions involved in governance, promoting justice, and fostering accountability through active civil society participation and transparency mechanisms.
