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The document outlines strategic context, project development objectives, theory of change and PDO indicators, beneficiaries, components, and partner roles, along with lessons shaping project design. It also includes governance, implementation arrangements, and a results monitoring, evaluation, and verification approach, presented with currency, fiscal year conventions, and formal acronyms.","Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized  \nFOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY  \nReport No: PADHI01416  \nINTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION  \nPROJECT APPRAISAL DOCUMENT  \nON A  \nPROPOSED GRANT  \nIN THE AMOUNT OF SDR 58.2 MILLION  \n(US$80 MILLION EQUIVALENT)  \nTO THE  \nREPUBLIC OF MALAWI  \nFOR A  \nGOVERNANCE TO ENABLE SERVICE DELIVERY PROJECT-GESD 2.0  \nMARCH 31, 2026  \nGovernance Global Practice  \nEastern And Southern Africa Region  \nThis document is being made publicly available prior to Board consideration. This does not imply a presumed outcome. This document may be updated following Board consideration and the updated document will be made publicly available in accordance with the Bank’s policy on Access to Information.  \nCURRENCY EQUIVALENTS  \n(Exchange Rate Effective February 27, 2026)  \nCurrency Unit = MWK  \nMWK 1,734 = US$1  \nUS$1.37 = SDR 1  \nFISCAL YEAR  \nApril 1 – March 31  \nRegional Vice President: Ndiame Diop Regional Practice Director: Hassan Zaman  \nDivision Director: Nathan M. 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