The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it has completed a visit to Malawi to assess the country’s economic situation and begin discussions on a possible support programme under an Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
An IMF staff team led by Justin Tyson held meetings in Lilongwe and Blantyre from June 8 to 18, 2026, following a request from the Malawian government for financial support.
The mission reviewed recent economic developments and discussed policy priorities under Malawi’s National Economic Recovery Plan (NERP), which could form part of reforms supported by the IMF programme.
The IMF said it recognized recent measures taken by the government to align domestic prices with global market conditions, stabilize public finances and address food security challenges.
“The authorities reaffirmed their commitment to implementing sound and credible policies aimed at restoring and preserving macroeconomic stability and supporting inclusive and resilient growth,” the IMF said.
More Read
The discussions on the proposed ECF arrangement are expected to continue, with both sides focusing on a package of policies and reforms aimed at strengthening Malawi’s economy.
During the visit, the IMF team met Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha, Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor George Partridge, Secretary to the Treasury Cliff Chiunda and other senior government officials.
The team also engaged private sector representatives, banks and development partners as part of its assessment.
More Read
The IMF says the visit does not automatically lead to approval of a programme by its Executive Board, but marks the beginning of further discussions on possible economic support for Malawi.
