National Planning Commission Act, 2017 (No. 12 of 2017). Country/Territory Malawi Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of the National Planning Commission and matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. Subject Agricultural & rural development Keyword Institution Policy/planning Agricultural development Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act provides for the establishment, administration, functions and powers etc. of the National Planning Commission. The Commission is established as a body corporate and shall be the principal authority in Malawi for the development and implementation of national strategies and development plans. There shall be a Board and a Secretariat of the Commission. Full text English Website malawilaws.com