Malawi

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National Biosecurity consultantion, Malawi

Missions to Malawi took place with stakeholder consultations in July 2008, and early 2009. The purpose was to develop a Biosecurity action plan for Malawi and prioritise those actions. National stakeholders involved in the process included:


  • Malawi Export Promotion Council
  • Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI)
  • Fisheries Department
  • Malawi Investment Promotion Agency (MIPA)
  • Ministry of Agriculture
  • Bvumbwe Agriculture Research Station
  • Ministry of Industry of Trade
  • Ministry of Health
  • Forestry Research Institute of Malawi
  • Department of Animal Health and Livestock Development
  • Chairman of National Codex Committee
  • Crossboarder Traders Association of Malawi
  • Consumer Association of Malawi
  • Malawi Bureau of Standards
  • Malawi Revenue Authoriry


Presentation to national stakeholders on integrated approaches to Biosecurity

presentation [warning 2MB]

The following DRAFT action plan was produced

DRAFT Action Plan

The mission also generated an assessment of Biosecurity status of Malawi based on activities at some of the country's entry points

Biosecurity Indicators