BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera has called on Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to continue collaborating with the government to secure a brighter future for Malawians.
President Chakwera made the remarks on Wednesday during the commemoration of NGOs Day at Sanjika Palace in Blantyre.
He emphasized that strengthened partnerships between the government and NGOs are crucial for creating a better Malawi.
The Malawi leader praised NGOs for their outstanding work and assured them that his administration will continue to foster an enabling environment for their growth.
He also urged non-state actors to collaborate with the Non-Governmental Organizations Regulatory Authority (NGORA) to ensure well-regulated and coordinated work benefiting many Malawians.
Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Jean Muonaowauza Sendeza, highlighted the vital role non-state actors play in fulfilling the country’s development agenda.
She announced a new NGO Policy to address issues affecting NGOs and commended President Chakwera for establishing an NGO Fund.
Innocentia October, Chairperson of the NGORA Board, pledged to work with the Chakwera administration to achieve Vision Malawi 2063.
She encouraged NGOs to partner with government ministries and the private sector to tackle challenges facing Malawians.
George Jobe, Vice Chairperson of CONGOMA, expressed readiness to work with the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) for successful general elections. Maynard Nyirenda, Local NGO Furum representative, thanked the government for its commitment to improving NGO work.
Kate Hartley from International NGO Furum reiterated their willingness to collaborate with the government to address various issues affecting Malawians.
