Malawi Transport Infrastructure Sector Assessment Program (InfraSAP) - Connecting People and Markets for Economic Transformation

Jul 19, 2026

The Malawi Transport Infrastructure Sector Assessment Program (InfraSAP) examines transport infrastructure priorities to support economic transformation in Malawi. The work frames objectives, analytical approaches, and institutional context for strengthening transport systems and improving connectivity. It identifies relevant sector actors and planning instruments, providing a structured basis for investment planning and policy dialogue. Findings and conclusions are presented with World Bank oversight, including acknowledgements of contributors and peer reviewers.

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ed Public Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Malawi Transport Infrastructure Sector Assessment Program (InfraSAP) Connecting People and Markets for Economic Transformation May 2023 ©2023 The World Bank 1818 H Street NW, Washington DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000; [Internet: ](Internet: www.worldbank.org)[www.worldbank.org](Internet: www.worldbank.org) Some rights reserved This work is a product of the efforts of the World Bank staff. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of the World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Rights and permissions The material in this work is subject to copyright. Since the World Bank encourages the dissemination of its knowledge, this work maybe reproduced, in whole or in part, for non-commercial purposes as long as full attribution to this work is given. Attribution—Please cite the work as follows: World Bank. 2023.“Connecting People and Markets for Economic Transformation: Malawi Transport Infrastructure Sector Assessment Program”. Malawi Transport InfraSAP. © World Bank.” All queries on rights and licenses, including subsidiary rights, should be addressed to World Bank Publications, The World Bank Group, 1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433, USA; fax: 202-522-2625; e-mail: [pubrights@worldbank.org](pubrights@worldbank.org). Acknowledgements The Malawi Transport Infrastructure Sector Assessment Program (InfraSAP) was led by Christopher De Serio (Senior Transport Specialist) and Atsushi Iimi (Senior Economist) under the guidance of Almud Weitz (Practice Manager) and Hugh Riddell (Country Manager) . Valuable feedback was provided by peer reviewers Eleina Ailmchandani (Investment Officer. International Finance Corporation), Neema Mwingu (Sr. Financial Sector Specialist), and Richard Martin Humphreys (Lead Transport Economist) . Key team members that supported its preparation include Chikondi Nsusa (Transport Engineer), Heebum Kim (Urban Development Analyst, consultant), Jonna Bertfelt (Digital Health Specialist, consultant), Lysca Uwamariya (Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, consultant), and Santhadevi Meenakshy (Senior Human Development Specialist, consultant) . The World Bank staff contributors to this report were Aijaz Ahmad (Lead Public Private Partnership Specialist), Alice Duhaut (Economist), Ankur Huria (Senior Private Sector Specialist), Atul Agrawal (Infrastructure Program Lead), Arif Uddin (Transport Specialist), David Mason (Urban Specialist), Guillermo Diaz Fanas (Transport Specialist), Henry Harlod Chimbali (External Affairs Officer), Jakob Engel (Senior Economist), Komana Lubinda (Senior Procurement Specialist), Michael Roscitt (Senior Public Sector Specialist), Natsumi Taniyama (Junior Professional Officer), Nicholas James Callender (Disaster Risk Management Specialist), Ruxandra Brutaru (Air Transport Specialist, consultant), and Trust Chimaliro (Senior Financial Management Specialist) . The team is grateful to the Ministry of Transport and Public Works, and offers special thanks to the Principal Secretary, Hastings Chiudzu, and Principal Secretary Administration, Madalo Nyambose, in addition to key staff, including Ganizani Liwewe (Principal Economist), Geoffrey Magwede (Director of Railway Services), James Chakwera (Director of Civil Aviation), and John Mahango (Director of Maritime Services), as well as Malawi Roads Authority Acting Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Francis Dimu, and Andrew Mthiko (Sr. Economist) . Abbreviations and acronyms ACM Air Cargo Malawi Limited | AIDI | A

FAQs

What is the Malawi Transport Infrastructure Sector Assessment Program (InfraSAP)?

It is a World Bank-supported assessment focused on Malawi’s transport infrastructure sector to support economic transformation.

What is the program’s intended theme or outcome?

The program emphasizes connecting people and markets to enable economic transformation.

Who are the key contributors acknowledged in the program?

The acknowledgements list World Bank team leaders and multiple supporting specialists, consultants, and peer reviewers, along with government and sector stakeholders.

Jul 19, 2026

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