Strengthening Inclusive Governance of the Extractive Sector in Malawi for Just Energy Transition (JET) Project
Location: Balaka and Phalombe districts
Duration: 2025 – 2027
Budget: 103,000 EUROS
Donor: Bread for the World
Overall Objective: Inclusive governance in Malawi’s mining sector is strengthened by increasing the capacity of marginalized communities and CSOs to advocate for transparency, accountability, and justice in the extractive industry.
Objectives:
- Strengthened voice of mining-affected communities.
- Enhanced capacity of community structures in advocating for community rights.
- Strengthened implementation of the mining regulatory framework.
Outcomes:
- Empowered communities: mining affected communities, including marginalised groups, actively participate in governance processes.
- Improved accountability: increased transparency and compliance in Malawi’s extractive sector through sustained community and CSO advocacy.
Contributing to the following SDGs
SDG 1: No Poverty – Enhancing transparency and accountability in the mining sector can ensure that revenues from natural resources contribute to sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction.
SDG 5: Gender Equality – By strengthening the capacity and participation of communities, the project can contribute to more inclusive governance that addresses gender disparities in the extractive sector.
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – The project focuses on increasing community and stakeholder participation in mining governance, helping to reduce inequalities in the distribution of mining benefits.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Promoting transparency and accountability in the mining sector ensures responsible management of natural resources, supporting sustainable production practices.
