Arrival in Edinburgh

It's campaign time. It's time to influence change. It is time to network, take Malawi to Scotland, and Scotland to Malawi.


November is a busy month in as much as Malawi in Scotland is concerned. Malawian enterpreneurs were in Glasgow for a trade fair and possible exchange of business deals. Some notable Malawian politicians were in Edinburgh talking to fellow Scottish politicians. I am representing Malawi civil society and will be meeting campaigners in Scotland to discuss economic justice issues.

Malawi is going through a policy crossroads with policy input coming from various international players. One such issue is privatisation of essential public services. I will also be sharing with Scottish campaigners progress that Malawi is making in ensuring food security through implementation of subsidies in the agriculture sector.

Aside of the campaigns and formal engagements, I hope to set aside time so that I can sample the rich cultural heritage of Edinburgh, and sight-see some of the interesting places of Scotland. Most importantly, I look forward to contributing to a Malawi-Scottish relationship that promotes the interests of all Malawians.