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It reviews the country context, evaluates the state of the private sector including foreign investment and market orientation, and identifies cross-cutting challenges such as weak governance, limited market access, infrastructure gaps, and weak input markets. The report then offers sector assessments across energy, connectivity, and agribusiness, concluding with actionable recommendations to convert crisis pressures into economic opportunities.","COUNTRY PRIVATE SECTOR DIAGNOSTIC  \nCREATING MARKETS IN MALAWI  \nPublic Disclosure Authorized Public Disc losure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nThe Road to Recovery: Turning Crisis into Economic Opportunity  \nJune 2021  \nAbout IFC  \nIFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2020, we invested $22 billion in private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. For more information, [visit www.ifc.org](visit www.ifc.org).  \n© International Finance Corporation 2021. All rights reserved.  \n2121 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.  \nWashington, D.C. 20433 [www.ifc.org](www.ifc.org)  \nThe material in this work is copyrighted. Copying and/or transmitting portions or all of this work without permission may be a violation of applicable law. IFC does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the content included in this work, or for the conclusions or judgments described herein, and accepts no responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors (including, without limitation, typographical errors and technical errors) in the content whatsoever or for reliance thereon. The findings, interpretations, views, and conclusions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors of the International Finance Corporation or of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank) or the governments they represent.  \nCover photo: Adobe Stock  \nCONTENTS  \nACKNOWLEDGMENTS III  \nABBREVIATIONS IV  \nEXECUTIVE SUMMARY VII  \n01. COUNTRY CONTEXT 1  \n02. STATE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR 6  \n2.1 Composition of the Private Sector 6  \n2.2 Foreign Investment 9  \n2.3 Market Orientation 11  \n03. CROSS-CUTTING CONSTRAINTS ON PRIVATE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT 15  \n3.1 Weak Governance and a Nonconducive  \nBusiness Environment 15  \n3.2 Limited Market Access 21  \n3.3 Infrastructure Gaps 24  \n3.4 Weak Input Markets 27  \n3.5 Recommendations to Address Cross-Cutting  \nConstraints on Private Sector Development 32  \n04. SECTOR ASSESSMENTS 34  \n4.1 Energy 35  \nState of the Private Sector in Energy 37  \nSector-Specific Constraints in Energy 39  \nDrivers of Change 42  \nPotential Opportunities 43  \nRecommendations 45  \n4.2 Connectivity 47  \nTransport and Logistics 47  \nState of the Private Sector in Transport and Logistics 51  \nSector-Specific Constraints to Growth and  \nInvestment in Transport and Logistics 52  \nDrivers of Change 56  \nPotential Opportunities 57  \nRecommendations 59  \nDigital Infrastructure and Services 61  \nState of the Private Sector 62  \nSector-Specific Constraints to Growth and  \nInvestment in Digital Infrastructure and Services 63  \nDrivers of Change 64  \nPotential Opportunities 66  \nRecommendations 66  \n4.3 Agribusiness 68  \nState of the Private Sector in Agribusiness 71  \nSector-Specific Constraints to Growth  \nand Investment in Agribusiness 73  \nDrivers of Change 80  \nPotential Opportunities 83  \nRecommendations 84  \nENDNOTES 89  \nACKNOWLEDGMENTS  \nThis Country Private Sector Diagnostic (CPSD) was prepared by a World Bank Group team led by Sudha Bala Krishnan, Miles McKenna, and Elena Gasol Ramos. The report was prepared under the guidance of World Bank Group management, including Mara Warwick, Jumoke Jagun-Dokunmu, Mona Haddad, Hugh Riddell, Greg Toulmin, Manuel Moses, Sebastien Dessus, Lisa Kaestner, Niraj Verma, and William Battaile. The team is especially grateful for the guidance, assistance, and input provided throughout the preparation of the report by Madalo Minofu, Patrick Hettinger, William Mwanza, and Markus Scheuermaier. 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