Malawi

The purpose of this Consultancy is to support implementation of the NES to increase competitiveness of Malawian diversified agro-processed exports through establishment of an Agro-Processing Special Economic Zones (AP-SEZ). The specific objective of the consultancy is the purpose of this Consultancy is to support implementation of the NES to increase competitiveness of Malawian diversified agro-processed exports through establishment of an Agro-Processing Special Economic Zones (AP-SEZ). The specific objective of the consultancy is:

• Undertake a comprehensive and detailed feasibility study on development of an AP-SEZ;
• Develop a comprehensive and robust road map as well as a step-by-step implementation plan to develop an AP-SEZ in Malawi targeting exports to and along the Nacala Corridor, regional, extra regional and international markets; and
• Draft legislation and regulation for Special Economic Zones in Malawi.

The specific tasks for undertaking this assignment include:

• Assessment and Design of the AP-SEZ
  • Demand Assessment for AP-SEZ
  • Identification of Optimal Services to be offered by AP-SEZ
  • Identify optimal location and size for the AP-SEZ based on objective criteria
  • Review best practices in construction and management of AP-SEZ
  • Develop industrial and urban plans for the identified AP-SEZ with recourse to spatial organization and residents transport logistics
  • Develop detailed land, construction and surveying plans for the AP-SEZ including specifications for size, infrastructure, and service requirements
  • Undertake gender balance, community support and poverty reduction and wealth creation
  • A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the AP-SEZ
• Design of the Operation and Governance of the AP-SEZ
  • Draft legislation for Special Economic Zones in Malawi
  • Definition of Roles of Public and Private Sector Service Providers
  • Review legal and regulatory framework for partnerships
  • Make clear recommendations on governance, management, legal and regulatory business plans and financial sustainability
  • Develop Management and Governance Framework for AP-SEZ to be run as on-going concern
• Design of Market, Trade Facilitation and Implementation Planning
  • Develop branding and marketing materials for Malawian agro-processing products targeted to regional markets
  • Develop Cross-border Trade Facilitation Plan
  • Develop supporting materials for MOIT and MITC to implement the step-by-step approach.
  • Preparation of the Final Report