Malawi
A UNDP consultant initiated the drafting for a National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights for Malawi (2026-2031) in January 2026.
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Malawi (Under development)
Status
A UNDP consultant initiated the drafting for a National Action Plan (NAP) on Business and Human Rights for Malawi (2026-2031) in January 2026.
Process
In May 2024, the Technical Committee conducted a National Baseline Assessment (NBA) on Business and Human Rights, followed by a second NBA in December 2025.
In January 2026, a consultant, hired by UNDP, prepared a draft Malawi National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (2026–2031). The draft has been reviewed by the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) and is currently under review by the lead ministry for the NAP, the Ministry of Justice. After the Ministry of Justice’s review, the document will be presented to key stakeholders for validation.
Following validation, a final version will be prepared, after which the Minister of Justice will submit it to Cabinet for approval. Once approved by Cabinet, the document will be officially launched as a Government of Malawi policy.
National Baseline Assessment (NBA)
In May 2024, the Technical Committee conducted a National Baseline Assessment. Following an assessment, from October to December 2025, a second NBA on Business and Human Rights and regional consultations were conducted, with UNDP-hired consultant, Justice Professor Redson Kapindu, taking the lead. In December 2025, the UNDP Consultant prepared a second NBA report.
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Stakeholders views and analysis on the NAP
The United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights recommended that Malawi accelerate the adoption of its National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights and establish a clear regulatory framework to ensure that business activities do not negatively affect the enjoyment of rights protected under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The Committee further advised Malawi to follow guidance from the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights and consider General Comment No. 24 (2017) on State obligations in the context of business activities.
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