Media Called to Bolster MW63 Realization, Ensure Accountability
The MIP-1, covering the first ten years from 2021 to 2030, sets milestones for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and progressing to a middle-income country by 2030.
LILONGWE, Malawi - Media professionals nationwide have received a rallying call to bolster the realization of the 2063 vision by ensuring accountability among duty bearers, writes Bridgette Mwanoka.
In a comprehensive workshop held in Lilongwe, focusing on the inaugural ten-year implementation plan (MIP-1) for Vision 2063, Dr. Thomas Munthali, the Director General of the National Planning Commission, urged the media to "persistently cover stories until tangible changes occur."
The workshop, funded by USAID through Banyan Global, witnessed insights from Dr. Francis Okello, Chief Political Officer at Banyan Global, who emphasized the crucial role of the media in fostering an informed public to facilitate the successful implementation of the blueprint.
"Time has come for the nation to move beyond mere discussions and take concrete actions to fully realize its 2063 vision and the initial ten-year implementation plan spanning from 2021 to 2030," Dr. Munthali stressed.
Viewing the media as strategic allies in this endeavor, he challenged them to report on positive developments and achievements, aiming to inspire collaboration for the country's development.
Dr. Francis Okello, representing USAID-supported Banyan Global, highlighted the importance of learning from failures as a key factor in achieving success, emphasizing the need for adaptive planning.
Malawi's ambitious aspirations include becoming a self-reliant and inclusive wealthy nation by 2063.
The MIP-1, covering the first ten years from 2021 to 2030, sets milestones for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and progressing to a middle-income country by 2030.