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About MITC

Malawi Investment and Trade Centre - Your trusted partner in unlocking Malawi's Investment and trade potential

Our Mission

  • To promote and develop Malawian exports, attract and nurture ​investment, and lobby for a conducive business climate ​Malawi.ucts that are suitable for export. 


Our Vision

Malawi attains sustainable and transformative economic growth, and creates wealth through well-targeted investment and trade.


Our Story


Building Malawi's economic future through strategic investment and trade promotion

The Malawi Investment and Trade Centre (MITC) is a Statutory Corporation established by the Investment and Export Promotion Act of 2024. It is mandated to promote and facilitate investment and exports in Malawi, facilitate allocation of land to investors and regulate, implement, monitor, and supervise all aspects of special economic zones.

MITC’s Investment Promotion and Facilitation function focuses on promoting investment opportunities in Malawi, attracting both domestic and foreign investments into targeted growth sectors. Key sectors include:

MITC’s Trade Promotion and Facilitation’s function is to identify market outlets for products, with a major strategic focus on discovering and promoting new products that are suitable for export.

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Our Core Values

The principles that guide our work and define our commitment to excellence


Innovation

We embrace innovation and continuously seek new ways to improve our services and impact. 

Partnership

We believe in building strong, lasting partnerships with our clients and stakeholders. 

Integrity

We conduct our business with the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior. 

Excellence

We strive for excellence in everything we do, delivering world-class services and solutions. 

Our Achievements

Measurable impact in transforming Malawi's investment and trade landscape


50,000+

Jobs Created

Facilitated the creation of over 50,000 direct and indirect jobs.

$2.5B+

Investment Value Attracted

Attracted over $2.5 billion in foreign direct investment to Malawi.

500+

Investment Projects Facilitated

Successfully facilitated over 500 investment projects across various sectors.

25%

Export Growth

Contributed to 25% growth in Malawi's export performance.