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Abstract:
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The Government of Malawi views good governance as a pre-requisite for growth and poverty
reduction and, indeed, good governance is one of the pillars of the Malawi Growth and
Development Strategy. The promotion of the rule of law is seen not only as an instrument
for regulating human conduct but also as an instrument for economic growth and
development.
The preparation of this country strategy paper has been a joint effort in which the
governments of Malawi and Flanders were both equally involved. In 2007 and early 2008
consultative meetings were held with representatives of both Governments.
Consensus was reached and both parties agreed that Flanders’ cooperation will be mainly
geared towards the sectors of agriculture and food security, and health.
The overall goal of the co-operation between Malawi and Flanders is to support the efforts of
the Government of Malawi to reduce poverty by means of sustainable economic and social
development. This objective corresponds to the overall objective of the Malawi Growth and
Development Strategy (MGDS), and the set priorities. It is equally in line with the policy note
on foreign policy and international cooperation 2004-2009 of the Flemish government.
In this cooperation programme the following cross- cutting issues are prime:
* Gender
* Managing HIV/AIDS
* Sustainable development
* Good governance
* Children’s rights
* The effect of climatic changes |