Malawi placed last globally on a major infrastructure transparency scorecard. The index shows serious problems with corruption and law enforcement in public construction. Governance analyst Mabvuto Bamusi said the issue is especially bad there, blaming low public oversight and poor monitoring of contracts. He spoke at the launch of the country's first Infrastructure Transparency Index report in Lilongwe.
Bamusi urged citizens and civil society groups to watch projects more closely. He argued that this absence directly leads to shoddy roads, schools, and bridges, wasting national funds. CoST Malawi chair Samuel Biton agreed, stating Malawi has good laws but fails to enforce them. He called for more transparency and public participation. CIRA CEO Gerald Khonje emphasized collaboration between stakeholders to build quality, trusted infrastructure. He also pushed the media to uncover sector malpractice.
The country scored just over twenty-five percent on the index, far below the global average. Costa Rica led with roughly sixty-seven percent, while Uganda scored about thirty-two percent. The report identifies key areas needing improvement to protect infrastructure for future generations.
Bamusi urged citizens and civil society groups to watch projects more closely. He argued that this absence directly leads to shoddy roads, schools, and bridges, wasting national funds. CoST Malawi chair Samuel Biton agreed, stating Malawi has good laws but fails to enforce them. He called for more transparency and public participation. CIRA CEO Gerald Khonje emphasized collaboration between stakeholders to build quality, trusted infrastructure. He also pushed the media to uncover sector malpractice.
The country scored just over twenty-five percent on the index, far below the global average. Costa Rica led with roughly sixty-seven percent, while Uganda scored about thirty-two percent. The report identifies key areas needing improvement to protect infrastructure for future generations.
