The Mayor of Lilongwe City Council who is also the President of the Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA), Esther Sagawa, has expressed strong support for MCA Malawi II following the successful signing of Implementing Entity Agreements (IEAs) with the Compact’s partners.

The remarks were made during the signing ceremony for the Improved Land Productivity Project under MCA Malawi II which was attended by officials from Malawi’s four major cities, along with representatives from MALGA and the National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC).

“As President of MALGA I am pleased to see this project come to fruition, as it will significantly enhance service delivery in our cities,” said Sagawa.

Dye Mawindo, CEO of MCA Malawi II, emphasized the importance of using the American-funded resources responsibly for the benefit of all Malawians. “We must ensure that the reforms we are implementing are carried out effectively,” Mawindo stated. “Malawi is our only home and we must all unite to ensure that the agreed reforms are successfully executed.”

The Land Project aims to improve land services and increase land-based revenues, driving investment and enhancing essential services across the country. The project is central to ongoing policy and institutional reforms designed to strengthen land governance institutions for greater efficiency and effectiveness.

A key focus of the Compact is the modernization of land-based revenue systems in the cities of Lilongwe, Blantyre, Zomba, and Mzuzu, which will significantly boost resources for critical public services.