For many Malawians grappling with the rising cost of living and limited economic opportunities, the need for reforms that deliver real change has become increasingly urgent.
The challenge is ensuring that economic policies translate into better living conditions, more jobs, business opportunities and a stronger economy that benefits ordinary citizens.
Against this backdrop, Press Corporation plc has partnered with the Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) to support the 2026 Annual Economic Conference, which will bring together key stakeholders to discuss practical ways of turning Malawi’s economic reforms into results that improve people’s lives.
The company is partnering with the Economics Association of Malawi (ECAMA) as a Platinum Partner of the 2026 Annual Economic Conference, scheduled for October 29 and 30 at Sunbird Nkopola in Mangochi.
The conference will run under the theme “From Policy to Practice: Making Reforms Work”.
PCL Corporate and Public Affairs Manager Rehanna Rice said economic policies must create conditions that allow businesses to invest, innovate and create jobs.
She said constructive engagement between government, businesses and academic institutions was important for sustainable economic progress.
“As Press Corporation continues to pursue growth and value creation across our portfolio, we believe that constructive engagement between government, business, academia and other stakeholders is essential to achieving sustainable economic progress,” said Rice.
She added that the partnership would support evidence-based discussions aimed at closing the gap between policy promises and implementation.
ECAMA president Bertha Bangara Chikadza said private sector participation was important in addressing Malawi’s economic challenges.
She said partnerships with businesses such as PCL would broaden discussions on the country’s economic transformation.
Chikadza added that Malawi needed to focus not only on developing sound policies but also on implementing them and delivering tangible results.
The conference will examine four areas, including reforms for economic recovery and transformation, stronger public institutions, social sector reforms, and legal, financial and regulatory systems.
The discussions are expected to bring together policymakers, business leaders, academics, civil society organizations and development partners.
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