Vice President Of Malawi Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima on Friday met with Directors and Deputy Directors of Planning from various Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies following a commitment he made, as Minister of Economic Planning and Development, to have a discussion with them on their role as planners in the new administration.
Therefore, the meeting was called to engage, discuss and redefine the mandate of Economic Planning and Development within the public service as we work hand in hand with the National Planning Commission (NPC).
At this stage that NPC is embarking on a crucial journey of defining the next long development plan, the National Transformation 2063 – an effective, efficient and professional planning common service is more critical.
During the meeting, he heard from the Directors and Deputy Directors on how they can reposition the planning function across the Public Service in order to serve Malawians better and with efficiency in line with the aspirations of His Excellency Dr. Lazarus Chakwera.
