Utilising Water Resources to Attain a Robust Water Transport
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Malawi’s lakes and rivers offer significant potential for inland transport and tourism. It, therefore, has become a priority for the current administration to build an effective blue economy that hinges on modern mobility systems.
Investments and policy reforms in this sector largely support Tourism, a sector that has been prioritized to accelerate economic growth together with Agriculture and Mining.
Problems to be solved
Underinvestment in navigable water transport systems
Opportunities to unlock
Upgrading ports and vessels on Lake Malawi and other major water bodies. Construction of Likoma Port is now at an advanced stage and the project will be finalized in the coming months
Develop docking facilities and training institutions for water transport management