By Bonnet Munthali
Vice President Jane Ansah will take centre stage at the Parliament building on Friday, 21 November 2025, to officially open the MACODA Flagship Week.
The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 12:00 pm and marks a key moment in the country’s development calendar.
The Flagship Week, organised by the Malawi Council of Development Associations (MACODA), seeks to highlight major national programmes and foster greater public participation in developmental initiatives.
The Vice President’s office circulated detailed talking points to colleagues and media personnel in the afternoon, outlining the importance of the engagement.
Through her presence, the Vice President is expected to reaffirm the government’s commitment to partnerships between civil society, development organisations, and local communities.
Attendees will include representatives from government agencies, development partners, and community-based organisations, all converging to discuss strategies for sustainable national growth.
The launch will offer a platform for dialogue on pressing development issues and the sharing of ideas and best practices among stakeholders.
Vice President Ansah is set to emphasise the role of collaborative efforts in achieving meaningful progress and enhancing the quality of life for Malawians.
By holding the launch at Parliament, the government also signals its dedication to transparency and accountability in developmental planning and execution.
Media coverage will provide citizens with timely updates on the event, ensuring that the objectives of the Flagship Week are widely understood.
The opening ceremony is expected to set a positive tone for the week-long activities, reinforcing a national focus on inclusive development and civic engagement.