Malawi Public Sector Reforms

15/09/2026

03/09/2026

Reforms Department Orients MDAs on new Reporting Module

The Public Sector Reforms Management Department (PSRMD) has today commenced orientation sessions of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on the department’s Public Sector Reforms Information Management System (SRIMS) Reporting Module.

The Reporting Module replaces the paper based excel sheets that MDAs were previously submitting to the Reforms Department.

In his opening remarks, Secretary for Public Sector Reforms, Dr. Luckie Sikwese, emphasized that the orientation aims at institutionalizing efficiency in the Public Sector.

With the Reporting Module, MDAs will now be able to submit their Reform Reports online in real time highlighting progress made during each financial quarter of the year.

05/08/2026

Reforms Department Preps MDAs on Reporting Module

Today, the Public Sector Reforms Management Department (PSRMD) is conducting a Validation Workshop with multiple stakeholders to validate the Reporting Module of the Public Sector Reforms Information Management System (PSRIMS).

The PSRIMS was launched in December last year as part of Reforms in the Reforms Department to help improve service delivery.

Using the new system, Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) are now able to formulate their Reform Contracts and report progress online with the Secretariate providing its oversight function and track implementation of Reforms in real time.

The Validation Session of the Reporting Module seeks to gather views and inputs from MDAs as the institutions commence reporting progress on the implementation of their Reforms for the 2026/27 financial year.

According to Secretary for Public Sector Reforms, Dr. Luckie Sikwese, the new system is a game changer in the implementation of Reforms since it provides a platform that enables efficient implementation of Public Sector Reforms away from the paper-based processes that were used in the past.

The new system will also be opened up to the public through the Public Portal where citizens will be able to track and appreciate Reforms being undertaken by MDAs.

MDAs present at the validation session include, Malawi University Of Science and Technology, Department of Innovation in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Malawi Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services, Malawi Government Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, Lilongwe City Council, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) and several other Government Departments.

31/07/2026

Launch of the Reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Dashboard.

We are excited to announce the official launch of the Reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Dashboard.

The day is finally here!
The launch will be streamed live, and we invite all stakeholders from Chitipa to Nsanje to join us. See you on Friday!!

26/03/2026

Reforms Department Engages National Council of Sports and KUHeS on new Reforms System

The Public Sector Reforms Management Department (PSRMD) continues to make strides in strengthening Public Service Delivery through digital transformation following the rollout of the Public Sector Reforms Information Management System (PSRIMS) in December last year.

Engaging the Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS) and Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) in Blantyre on the new System on Tuesday, Director of Reforms Implementation and Coordination Services (RICS), Emily Tembo, said the PSRIMS is a game changer in how the Reforms Department will coordinate and monitor the implementation of Reforms.

03/03/2026

Instiglio consults MDAs on Reforms

Instiglio, a global non-profit organisation specialized in impact strategy, result-based approaches, data driven performance and change management on Monday engaged the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development and Ministry of Labour, Skills and Innovation to explore possible areas of support.

According to Ezinne Anyanwu, Instiglio Head of Partnerships-Africa, they work with governments to help strengthen their systems, build their capacities and deliver results that matter.

With offices in Kenya, Uganda, Morocco, Mauritius, Peru, Colombia and Washington D.C, Instiglio has notable output-based financing initiative achievements in Morocco, Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda.

In his remarks during the meeting, Secretary for Local Government and Rural Development, Rev. Moses Chimphepo said the support by Instiglio is a welcome idea adding that Legal Reforms are some of the Reforms the Ministry of Local Government requires in order to achieve some of its Reforms such as the introduction of Metropolitan Police.

Instiglio is expected to meet the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Gender and Ministry of Health on Wednesday and Ministry of Finance on Thursday for further consultations.

According to Secretary for Public Sector Reforms, Dr. Luckie Sikwese, Instiglio is in the country for consultations to see whether they can partner with Government and offer their support toward Reforms freely through their Government Empowerment Network.

Apart from Instiglio, the Tony Blair Institute (TBI) also approached the Malawi Government to explore possible areas of partnership in improving service delivery.

20/02/2026

Mindset Change and Business Unusual Approach

Public Sector Reforms inculcates the principle of Mindset Change and Business Unusual approach among Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

This allows officers to operate outside traditional, routine methods and business as usual workflows to embrace innovation, agility and transformation which ensures efficient and effective Public Service Delivery.

18/02/2026

Agricultural Reforms under the Ministry of Agriculture - Malawi: Mega Farms.

16/02/2026

Decentralization and Local Development Reforms under the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Malawi

29/01/2026

Reforms Department meets Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances and Public Sector Reforms

The Public Sector Reforms Management Department (PSRMD) on Wednesday appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances and Public Sector Reforms to orient the Committee on Public Sector Reforms that government is currently undertaking and necessary areas of collaboration.

The meeting was convened following the Committee’s re-constitution after the September 2025 general elections.

Briefing the committee, Secretary for Public Sector Reforms Dr. Luckie Sikwese highlighted that Reforms are being implemented in all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) which include 17 Ministries, 35 Local Councils, 70 Parastatals, 9 Constitutional Bodies, including the Malawi Parliament and Judiciary.

Sikwese said Public Sector Reforms are categorised in seven areas where MDAs implement either Legislative, Institutional, Operational, Financial, Capacity Development, Administrative or Infrastructure Development Reforms.

Some notable Reforms that were highlighted during the meeting include the establishment of the Mwami One Border Post in Mchinji under the Ministry of Trade, Introduction of Electronic Payments by the Malawi National Examination Board (MANEB), construction of a water bottling plant and introduction of Dzalanyama Spring Waters by Lilongwe Water Board, construction of solar power plants by Northern Region Water Board, introduction of a Health Management System by Mwanza District Council and introduction of paying wards in district hospitals.

The Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances and Public Sector Reforms is mandated to provide an oversight role on assurances made by government and implementation of Public Sector Reforms.




Pic: Parliament