By Suleman Chitera
Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Minister, Joseph Mwanamvekha, has commended outgoing World Bank Group Country Director, Nathan Belete, for his significant contribution in advancing Malawi’s development agenda through strategic financial and technical support.
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Mwanamvekha made the remarks during a farewell cocktail event held in honour of Belete, who has completed his tenure overseeing World Bank operations in Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
The Minister praised Belete’s leadership, noting that Malawi has benefited immensely from a range of World Bank-funded interventions that have supported key sectors of the economy. He highlighted that the collaboration has played a vital role in strengthening national development efforts and improving service delivery across various sectors.
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According to Mwanamvekha, Belete’s tenure has been marked by strong partnership and effective coordination between the World Bank and the Government of Malawi, resulting in impactful programmes that continue to contribute to economic resilience and growth.
He further expressed appreciation for the outgoing Country Director’s commitment to supporting Malawi’s development priorities, particularly in areas aligned with infrastructure expansion, economic recovery, and public sector strengthening.
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Belete, who has now been appointed as World Bank Director of Programmes for Africa based in Kenya, reaffirmed the institution’s continued commitment to supporting Malawi’s development journey.
He assured the government that the World Bank will remain engaged in critical sectors including road infrastructure, health, mining, energy, and broader economic recovery initiatives aimed at boosting sustainable development.
The farewell event underscored the strong and ongoing partnership between Malawi and the World Bank, with both parties expressing optimism about continued cooperation under Belete’s new regional role.
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The development comes at a time when Malawi is intensifying efforts to attract investment and strengthen partnerships aimed at accelerating economic transformation and improving livelihoods across the country.
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