Malawi National Focal Point Coordinator

Ms. Margaret Matinga Njirambo

Independent  Researcher

Currently finalizing her postgraduate studies at the University of Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa

National Policy Seminars Held To-date:

Seminar Theme: Power Sector Reforms in Malawi: Issues and Policy Options

Venue: Ryall Hotel, Blantyre

Date: 10^th –11^th May 2004.

 Key Objectives:

- To disseminate AFREPREN/FWD's findings and to strengthen the impact of the network.

- To promote and publicize AFREPREN/FWD publications (books, journal articles, occasional papers and working papers), particularly those authored by AFREPREN/FWD researchers in the country.

- To discuss and sensitize the participants on the new national energy policy document.

Seminar Theme: Power Sector Reform in Malawi

Venue: Hotel Victoria, Blantyre

Date: 15^th –16^th July 2002.

 Key Objectives:

- To identify problems and challenges facing the Malawi power sector.

- To propose policies, strategies and activities to enhance the effectiveness of power sector reforms in Malawi