By Leah Malimbasa

Chikwawa, June 5, Mana: Chikwawa District Council officially launched the 2022–2030 District Development Plan (DDP) to ensure coordinated and inclusive development across the district.

Launching the DDP on Wednesday, District Commissioner Nardin Kamba said it is essential for development partners’ interventions to align with the district’s development priorities outlined in the DDP, benefiting the people of Chikwawa.

“We are not just sharing this plan for your information, we are inviting you to become part of its implementation,

 “We urge you to support us in bridging resource gaps, and work with us in a coordinated and transparent manner to achieve our shared vision by 2030,” said Kamba as he further explained more details of the DDP.

The District Commissioner highlighted that the DDP is not a routine plan of activities but a community-driven blueprint designed to address 14 pressing development issues, including food insecurity, low literacy levels, gender-based violence, and disaster risks.

Chief Economist in the Ministry of Finance, Owen Nalivaka described the launch as a landmark occasion, symbolizing a new chapter in Chikwawa’s development journey.

“This event is the launch of a new chapter in Chikwawa District’s development journey. It is a celebration of planning, partnership, and purpose,” he added.

Nalivaka therefore applauded the council for following a participatory process in formulating the DDP and Social Economic Profile in alignment with the Malawi 2063 Vision and the Malawi Implementation Plan (MIP-1).

“No single actor, government, donor, Non-Governmental Organization, or private sector can do it alone. The DDP sets priorities.

“We now call upon all partners to align resources, technical support, and innovation with the district’s strategic needs,” he added.