Malawi
In March 2011, the Republic of Malawi joined the SUN Movement with a letter of commitment from the Permanent Secretary. By 2015 private sector companies had become active with the government’s efforts to fight malnutrition through the National Fortification Alliance. The SBN in Malawi was launched in February 2019.
Last updated: January 2019
18 members
Chrispine Botha
SUN Business Network Coordinator
World Food Programme (WFP)
Country Network Coordinators welcome enquiries about joining or engaging with the network
37.4%
Under Five Stunting
2.8%
Under Five Wasting
4.6%
Under Five Overweight
Network Strategy
The SUN Business Network Malawi Strategic Plan for 2019-2023 was launched on 20th February 2019. This document outlines how the network is governed through regional committees with the Malawi Confederations of Chambers of Commerce (MCCCI), as well as the existing supportive policy environment for private sector engagement in nutrition.
Current Network Priorities
- Recruit and retain businesses
- Development of SBN strategy
- Launch the network and the strategy on 20 Feb 2018
Examples of multistakeholder/multisectoral partnerships
- Civil Society Organization Nutrition Alliance
- Donor Nutrition Network
- National Fortification Alliance
Latest news
Launch of SUN Business Network Malawi
The official launch of the SUN Business Network Malawi took place on 20th February 2019 at Ryalls Hotel in Blantyre, Malawi. The launch event was attended by 90 delegates, including representatives...
