The Malawi Digital Economy Strategy (2021-2026)
February 2021
Strategies and Action Plans
The Malawi Digital Economy Strategy (2021-2026) is a five-year plan designed to leverage digital technologies to drive economic growth and development in Malawi. It aims to transform Malawi into a self-reliant, upper-middle-income country by 2063, with a focus on enhancing agriculture, industrialisation, and urbanisation. The strategy outlines key areas for action, including increasing internet and device access, advancing e-commerce, and modernising public services.
Core: Infrastructure, access & skills
Targets by 2026:
- Network access to 80% population and near-universal broadband.
- Device ownership increased from 51% to 80%, achieved by slashing import taxes, subsidising devices, and distributing tablets to teachers.
- Energy access lifted to 20%, through promoting household solar and solar charging hubs