The Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC) and the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at fostering investment opportunities and enhancing capital mobilization for public infrastructure projects. The ceremony, held at the MSE headquarters in Blantyre, marked a significant step in leveraging private sector capital for national development.

In his remarks, PPPC CEO, Mr. Patrick Kabambe, highlighted the critical role of this partnership in attracting long-term investments.

“This MOU demonstrates our shared commitment to mobilizing resources for public infrastructure projects through innovative financial models. The MSE provides an ideal platform for ensuring that these projects are not only funded but also benefit from private sector efficiency and transparency,” he said.

Under the agreement, the MSE will market public-private partnership projects on the stock market, enabling investors to participate in financing major infrastructure projects. This will include initiatives in energy, transport, and telecommunications sectors identified as key to Malawi’s economic transformation.

Speaking at the signing, MSE CEO, Mr John Robson Kamanga emphasized the importance of collaboration in expanding the financial market’s reach.

“We are excited to join forces with the PPPC to bring PPP projects to private investors. This partnership will allow us to broaden investment opportunities for Malawians while contributing to the development of critical infrastructure that drives economic growth,” he said.

The MOU outlines a framework for capacity building, joint marketing efforts, and creating a conducive policy environment to attract both local and international investors.

The initiative aligns with Malawi’s Vision 2063, which seeks to create a self-reliant, industrialized, and middle-income nation by fostering private sector participation in infrastructure development.

The ceremony ended with a pledge from both organizations to work tirelessly to make the partnership a success.