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Money for Malawi ahead of first visit Print E-mail
Thursday, 07 February 2008

Nearly £700,000 in funding for various programmes in Malawi has been allocated ahead of Europe, External Affairs and Culture Minister Linda Fabiani’s first visit to the country next week. 

The funding comes from the Government’s International Development Fund and forms part of the £3m a year pledged to support development in Malawi.

Projects receiving funding include programmes to help Malawian nurses, a microfinance initiative and assistance for families with HIV/AIDS.

Fabiani said:

“I am looking forward to seeing at first-hand the very effective work already being supported by the Scottish Government and delivered by many Scottish organisations and professionals during my visit to Malawi. Today's funding will strengthen healthcare provision, support the training of teachers, provide assistance to families affected by HIV and AIDS and enable vital support for street children.  I am convinced these projects will not only improve the lives of many vulnerable people but also help strengthen services in the longer-term.

“In meeting with the Malawian Government I will personally reaffirm the Scottish Government's commitment to working with Malawi, discuss progress on current commitments and identify further priorities for funding.  The relationship between our two countries is very special and I look forward to further strengthening our links”

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Anonymous, Unregistered
Presumably they will be able to compare notes on the problems faced by minority governments, as well as those posed by widespread health concerns and indeed street children. (There may also be some similarities on matters of political corruption, or expenses as we call it here.)
Posted 2008-02-07 14:36:44
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