By Dumbani Mzale,
Contributor in New York, USA:
President Lazarus Chakwera has appealed for possible support from the government of Ireland towards the country’s ATM Strategy which prioritises boosting productivity in agriculture, tourism and mining sectors.Chakwera made the appeal on Tuesday during an audience with Irish President Michael Higgins on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (Unga).
Malawi’s growth strategy is now focused on boosting productivity in agriculture, tourism and mining, collectively dubbed the ATM strategy.The strategy is envisioned as a game-changer for the country’s development as it is expected to turn Malawi from a poor to a wealthy nation.Chakwera also told the Ireland President that Malawi also boasts of having various minerals which he said have been recently discovered and also the necessary measures to ensure sanity in the mining sector.
Currently, Malawi is still lobbying for direct budgetary support from EU countries, including Ireland. “We, therefore, need investors to support the agricultural sector through enhanced mechanised farming, value addition and production of agro-inputs.
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Chakwera then assured Higgins that his government is determined to improve the livelihood of Malawians through democratic governance and creation of innovative ways of addressing emerging and perennial challenges.
On his part, Higgins emphasised that his government would strive to fulfil its commitment in helping Malawi achieve its development priorities.
