Malawi can double its exports if it builds power plants and roads for mining

Malawi could more than double its national exports by 2040 if it invests in infrastructure for mining. The World Bank says this requires about $5 billion, mostly from private investors, to build power plants and roads.

Malawi has valuable minerals needed for the global energy transition, but it cannot get them out of the ground and to market. This report lays out a clear path for the country to become a major supplier. It also highlights the specific obstacles that have kept Malawi from developing its mining sector, like unreliable electricity and poor transport.