Malawi National Export Strategy (NES) 2013-2018.

The National Export Strategy (NES) is a national sectoral strategy applicable to the export sector during the 2013-2018 period. Its objectives are to: Develop three priority clusters in which Malawi can compete and that have strong economic spillovers, thus allowing for the diversification of exports. These clusters are oil seed products, sugar cane products and manufacturing. The aim is for these clusters to account for 13%, 15% and 18% of imports by 2027. Support existing export clusters (tobacco, mining, tea, tourism, services) such that their contribution to exports and to matching Malawi’s import bill can be maximised. Improve the enabling environment for the productive base such that investment growth may increase from 14% between 2001 and 2011 to 23% per year between 2012 and 2022. This investment will span both: Productive sectors, including domestic and foreign direct investment into the production of competitive goods and services for export. Enabling sectors, or those necessary to address supply-side constraints, such as energy, finance and transport. Develop supportive economic institutions necessary to allow the enabling environment to improve, and hence drive investment. Improve skills, competencies and knowledge to empower Malawians and support the productive base of the economy.