AML Guidelines for Small Businesses in Malawi: Presidential Directive Implementation

The Government of Malawi has issued a directive to promote local procurement and support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through the implementation of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) Order 2020. The directive aims to prioritize procurement from local MSMEs and marginalized groups.

Key Objectives

• Promote local procurement
• Support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
• Prioritize procurement from local MSMEs and marginalized groups

Implementation Process

Compliance with Malawi Standards

• Suppliers are encouraged to ensure that their products comply with relevant Malawi Standards
• Procuring entities must guarantee that the goods and services they procure meet the requirements of these standards
• The Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) plays a crucial role in facilitating compliance through certification schemes for local products and services

Certification Process for MSMEs

• Join mandatory certification schemes
• Check for the existence of relevant standards
• Produce goods that comply with those standards
• Undergo batch certification

Requirements for Procuring Entities

• Include statements in their request for quotations or tender documents requiring goods and services to meet Malawi Standards

Government Support

• Develop and adopt standards for goods and services supplied by MSMEs
• Provide technical support and capacity building training sessions to assist these businesses in meeting relevant standards

Contact Information

For further information on this directive and implementation process, please contact:

• Director General of MBS at P.O. Box 946, Blantyre
• Email: mbs@mbsmw.org