| To achieve the ministry’s mission and fulfil its mandate and responsibility, the Ministry has set eight strategic objectives: To provide the nation with accurate, balanced and timely information so that people can make informed choices on matters affecting their lives and maximize their contribution towards national development. To be delivered through the Department of Information
(a) Appropriate, accurate and balanced information on government policies and programmes timely disseminated by government throughout the country. (b) Information reaching all people in both urban and rural areas as well as internationally . (c) Feedback from the people on government policies and programmes. (d) Increased citizery involvement on topical issues |
To promote free flow of information locally and globally and put Malawi on the global map. To be delivered through the Department of Information
(a) High pressure of Malawi information and news on the interne (b) Proactive release of information from all public institutions. |
To facilitate the development of a vibrant, professional and independent media industry. To be delivered through the Department of Information Performance indicators (a) Number of quality, ethical, professional electronic and print media (b) Effective professionalism media regulatory bodies (c) Professional, well balanced and accurate news throughout the country and internationally. (d) High quality media products
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To facilitate the development of infrastructure and services in the Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) sector in telecommunications, internet, postal services, radio and television broadcasting, computing and other Information and communication services. To be delivered through the Communications Parastatals, DISTMS and the Department of Information.
Performance Indicators
(a) Increased investment in the Information and communications sector through effective regulation and incentives. (b) Increased access to quality and affordable Tele communication facilities throughout the country especially in the rural areas. (c) Increased access to speedy, and secure postal services. (d) Increased access to high speed, reliable and affordable internet services and other value added ICTs. (e) Increased access to quality public television broadcasting throughout the country in a sustainable manner (f) Increased access to public radio broadcasting throughout the country in a sustainable manner (g) Increased access to computers and computer related facilities in all sectors. |
To promote and facilitate effective utilization of ICTs in all sectors of development in order to improve productivity, efficient delivery of services and accelerate development through use of ICTs. To be delivered through DISTMS
Performance Indicators (a) Clear Road map on strategies for increased access and utilization of ICTs in Malawi. (b) ICTs widely available and used in all sectors of development and society. (c) Timely and easy access to relevant information through use of ICTs (d) Increased Human Resource productivity through use of ICTs. (e) Efficient delivery of services to the public in all sectors through use of ICTs. (f) Accelerated development by use of ICTs.
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To develop and promote the tourism industry in a sustainable manner in order to maximize its contribution towards economic growth. To be delivered through the Department of Tourism
Performance Indicators (a) Number and quality of tourism products (b) High quality service delivery by tourism operators (c) Number of domestic and international tourists (d) Income generated from tourism activities (e) Employment created from tourism activities (f) Number of investors with high level investment in the sector |
To conserve and manage wildlife resources sustainably. To be delivered through the Department of Parks and Wildlife Performance Indicators · high population and wide variety of wildlife maintained · number and a variety of well developed attractive, accessible tourism facilities in all protected areas · reduced incidents of animal/human conflict · appreciation of wildlife by the people
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To provide effective and efficient policy and strategic direction for all sectors under the ministry and efficient human, financial, and office support services. To be delivered through management and support services.
Performance indicators (a) Clear and effective policy direction and legal framework for all sectors under the Ministry. (b) Clear and focused strategic direction and implementation plans which are articulated by staff, principals as well as the public. (c) Effective performance monitoring leading to achievement of organizational objectives. (d) Effective communication amongst all in the Ministry. (e) Adequate and highly motivated human resource. (f) Adequate financial and equipment resources. (g) Financial discipline and proper utilization of financial resources. (h) Adherence to procurement and all other regulations (i) Reduced audit queries (j) Speedy and efficient office support services |