NEWS
July 2013
During her visit to Malawi, Lynne Featherstone announced £20 million UK food assistance to help over one million people.
August 2013
Officers from Police Scotland headed up part of the DFID supported Malawi Police Improvement Programme (MPIP), enabling police in Malawi to better address public order issues after riots in 2011. November 2013
The UK suspended all funding through Malawi government systems in the light of a corruption scandal. Support to programmes still continues through NGOs, charities, and international institutions. We continue to watch the government response to the crisis closely and are supporting the investigations and forensic audit.
January 2014
DFID is working with international organisations to support the forthcoming elections in May 2014.
