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Malawi: 2014 General Elections MALAWI: 2014 GENERAL ELECTIONS KEY ISSUES FROM PARTY MANIFESTOES INTRODUCTION CCP DPP MAFUNDE CHIPANI CHA PFUKO DEMOCRATIC PROGRESSIVE PARTY MALAWI FORUM FOR UNITY AND DEVELOPMENT alawi is set to hold its MANIFESTO THEME: reasons of empowerment and socio-economic sta- Manifesto theme: Towards a People Centered programmes so that the civil service remains pro- Manifesto Theme: Unity and development TOURISM fifth multiparty general Bringing back our pride bility in this country, this must be done. CCP does Government we can trust. fessional •To boast the tourism industry as one of the top three elections since 1994 not want tribes peoples’ businesses to continue •Endeavour to reverse the trend of mass exodus of FOOD SECURITY major sources of the country’s foreign exchange earner M FOOD SECURITY / AGRICULTURE being only out of town. To achieve this, CCP shall Food Security: The DPP recognises that Malawi trained manpower to overseas countries. •To make sure that the country’s food security status is by : on May 20, 2014. These elec- The Economy: The Malawi economy can improve freeze the sale of all open government owned plots can achieve economic and social change only if •Develop a formal civil service reform programme guaranteed at all times by : • Introducing cultural centers & villages nationwide •Improving all communication and road infrastructures in and do so quite fast. To achieve this , CCP Will do the in our cities and start to develop them for the occu- agriculture remains a priority among priorities. This that will address issues of functional deficiencies. • Stimulate food crop production through enabling policies tions will be particularly sig- following: pancy of budding and old businesses owned by will be done by; supported by a stable marketing system. Promote irriga- resort and places of interest. 1. Improve on power generation so that we do not tribes’ people. Not freely of course; details to be •Investing in the farm input subsidy programme tion through an extension irrigation system. •Promote aggressive marketing both locally as well as nificant since they will be the have load-shedding any longer. For inward invest- discussed with experts. with new measures to shield it from operational Education: The DPP believes that university educa- •Reform ADMARC in a manner that it assumes a leading internationally using professional marketers ment to consider our country at all, they have to be 6. CCP will introduce in secondary schools, Metal tion is critical to the country’s overall development role in transforming the country’s agricultural sector with • Include a faculty of tourism in colleges and universities. first ever tripartite elections. inefficiencies, make subsidized fertilizer available • Introduce nature and wildlife lessons in schools. assured, among other factors, of the availability of Work, Wood Work, Brick-laying, Technical- draw- for every maize subsistence farmer who needs it. agenda. In this sector DPP will: particular focus on promoting mechanization of the agri- adequate and reliable electricity. ing and, accounting. CCP is convinced that these •Introduce in university colleges innovative pro- cultural sector and massive involvement of the youth in • Introduce incentives for tour guides. Malawians are expected to Prof. Arthur Peter •Fast-tracking the implementation of the Greenbelt Aaron Davies Chester 2. The Nation’s relationship with our neighbours has subjects would help Malawi educate young people grammes such as marine biology and mining that George NNENSA agri-business ventures. Long-term Strategies. got to be clearly and unmistakably positive, thus, MUTHARIKA Initiative in order to expand irrigated agriculture CIVIL SERVICE elect a president, 193 mem- KATSONGA who, after their secondary school education, they will help the country grow from an agro-economy •Promote mechanization of farming at the household level threatening wars against them does not create the don’t all become job-seekers but, also individuals to supplant the traditional farming using the hoe which is •MAFUNDE is committed to running a civil service that bers of Parliament and 462 SLOGAN: right image of the country’s stability and security who can start their own “quality” businesses and The Economy: The DPP’s desire is to manage an to a science economy. labour intensive. is effective, transparent and accountable. MAFUNDE Malawi Pfuko Limodzi to potential investors. offer employment to others. economy that can grow fast enough to support • Establish community colleges which will offer •Encourage small farmers to rely more on organic manure government shall: ward councilors. 3. The “Green Belt” project introduced by the Late Malawians to live decent and dignified livelihoods. associated diplomas and degrees. • Nurture credible and competent leadership for the civil SLOGAN: “People first” than inorganic fertilisers as a strategy to maintain and pro- Since the commencement FOUNDED: May 2012 President Bingu wa Mutharika shall be used to CIVIL SERVICE: The DPP government will: •In short , DPPwill prioritise Education and aim mote soil fertility. service through tailor made training and skills develop- turn Malawi from being a country that is forever Civil Servants are like the mb’awa tree, it takes years •Re-examine the neo-liberal economic principles ment programs. looking to the skies for rain; to one that relies more to eliminate illiteracy by 2019 and be technologi- •Provide adequate budgetary resources for the civil serv- of the official campaign on LEADER & to mature , they are unlike mpilu which you can plant FOUNDED: 2005 like the devaluation and floatation of the currency cally advanced by 2023. To facilitate this, we will FOUNDED: 2002 ECONOMY on the waters in our Lake Malawi and the Shire and eat in a matter of weeks”. This is why the Malawi and automatic fuel pricing system. •To advocate for a holistic conceptualization of the econo- ice to perform its roles in an efficient, effective and PRESIDENTIAL repair and upgrade old schools and building new responsive manner. March 21, aspirants for differ- river for irrigation, CCP is convinced this project Civil Service has , for a long time, been respected in • Continue to implement macro-economic policy my in order to set the stage for sustainable national devel- CANDIDATE: will give us more than one harvest per year. It LEADER & ones so that no child should have to walk more LEADER & •Promote the establishment of citizen charters with a wide the sub-region for its professionalism. reforms which will resonate with good monetary opment by : range of duty bearers involved in delivery of basic social ent positions have been Right Honourable Aaron would also help Malawi plan better with her budg- However, over the past few years this gloss has start- PRESIDENTIAL than five kilometres to attend school. PRESIDENTIAL •Support of extensive industrial research as a key strategy et by telling in advance how much of which crop and fiscal policies. services to promote greater transparency and accountabil- Davies Chester Katsonga ed coming off because different political parties in CANDIDATE: CANDIDATE: to develop a viable industrial base including importing criss-crossing the country we shall harvest. E.g. our co-operating partners •Invest in the promotion of the agricultural indus- ity. government have started politicizing it; putting indi- Prof. Arthur Peter Housing: The DPP government will introduce and relevant technology from other developing countries. RUNNING MATE: know how much of which produce they would try as the back-bone of the economy. George Nnensa selling their ideas on how need in a particular year (season) and our farmers viduals in positions they are not qualified to occupy Mutharika implement a subsidy on cement and Iron Sheets to • Promote extensive infrastructure development with par- GOOD GOVERNANCE Honourable L. and illegally firing individuals they don’t like. ticular focus on roads, railways, water transport and ICT Matenganya will be advised accordingly. We believe that a lot Health : DPP Government will ensure an efficient empower the poor in Malawi to build and own SECRETARY •To create a favourable governance framework for funda- they believe they can take of Bunda College of Agriculture graduates who CCP shall not tolerate sub-standard work among civil to create a favourable environment for sustainable devel- mental and sustainable democratic transformation by: RUNNING MATE: and effective health system in Malawi. Among descent houses. are currently doing nothing or working as paper servants, labour laws will be applied accordingly in them, we will introduce Health Insurance for all GENERAL: opment. Aggressive marketing of Malawi’s investment •Promote and guarantee transparency, accountability and this country forward. COLOURS: Emerald the interest of this Nation. Saulos Chilima Jane Rose Anthony potential both within the region and beyond in order to pushers in unrelated professions, would find this public servants; end critical shortages of staff, med- Summary: DPP is committed to facilitate the responsiveness in any government business including Green, Brown and White project interesting. attract serious and large-scale investment. service delivery. Centre for Multiparty CULTURE AND RELIGION: icines and drugs; repair and maintain medical equip- instilling of self- confidence and a sense of socio- •Reintroduce the Malawi Development Corporation as a 4. Other than ask donors to buy us party cloths and COLOURS: Sky Blue ment; manage HIV/AIDS
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