By Lily Kampani

Lilongwe, October 10, Mana: Head of the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), Doctor Janet Banda has identified a strong collaborative framework approach as the major component in achieving meaningful milestones in the energy sector.

Banda made the remarks on Thursday in Lilongwe during the main delivery lab meeting to discuss the Integrated Resource Plan and Power Sector Coordination, which are crucial to advancing Malawi’s energy sector.

“As PDU, we will begin to prepare a report that will capture all the discussions, outcomes and proposed solutions from this lab.

We will develop an agreed solution implementation roadmap and detailed work plan which we will be following up on,” said Banda.

She added that PDU will take the lead in monitoring and tracking the implementation of these solutions

Banda expressed confidence that the milestones set during the delivery lab will unlock the future of energy in Malawi.

“I am confident that with continued dedication as has been displayed in this lab, collaboration and support from all the stakeholders will help to achieve the goals outlined in the Malawi 2063 vision,” she stated.

Principal Secretary for Ministry of Energy, Engineer Alfonso Chikuni said effective communication and partnership is necessary to move forward.

“Addressing financial challenges in implementing the IRP is essential, therefore we must collaborate and explore innovative financial solutions to mobilize required capital,” he explained.

Chikono also cited investing in capacity building and training of the workforce as essential to helping negotiate contracts and procurement.