The Malawi-EU Investment Forum (MEIF) is co-organised by the European Union and the Malawi government in partnership with Malawi’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, and the Malawi Investment and Trade Centre.

The MEIF represents the largest meeting for investors and businesses in Malawi aimed at attracting investments into the country and strengthening Malawi’s exports, contributing to the partnership between Malawi and the EU.

Through networking, participants learn about policy orientations, identify trade and investment opportunities, discuss challenges, develop business and investment strategies, and establish durable business partnerships to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in Malawi.

This first edition of the MEIF brings together policymakers, local entrepreneurs, international investors, business support organisations, financiers, industry experts, academics and civil society. The MEIF focuses on three critical sectors for Malawi which have been identified as drivers of growth and sustainable development—namely agriculture, tourism, and energy.

The specific objectives of the Investment Forum are as follows:

• To provide a hybrid (virtual and physical) platform for national institutions and commercial entities, EU private businesses and the EU Delegation to identify suitable incentives, policies, regulations or initiatives aimed at attracting more investments from EU private sector and to help improve the business environment in Malawi.
• To provide an accurate assessment of regulations, market trends, consumer preferences, development partners’ related action, competitive landscapes and emerging opportunities in agriculture, energy and tourism sectors to help EU companies and other players get an in-depth knowledge of the concerned industries in Malawi.
• Based on the above assessment, to identify suitable entry points and incentives for investment and market opportunities for actors involved in agriculture, energy and tourism sectors and engage in discussions providing concrete investment opportunities for EU companies with members of Malawi administrations and potential private partners.