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DR. DALITSO KABAMBE

Presidential Candidate – United Transformation Movement (UTM)

Presidential Candidate – United Transformation Movement (UTM)
Economist | Policy Expert | Public Sector Leader | Visionary for Malawi’s Economic Transformation

Profile

Dr. Dalitso Kabambe is one of Malawi’s most experienced and accomplished public servants, with over 23 years of strategic leadership in economic planning, fiscal management, diplomacy, and institutional reform. Widely respected as a technocrat with an impeccable track record, Dr. Kabambe has held senior leadership positions across key ministries, culminating in his appointment as Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi from 2017 to 2020. His work has shaped Malawi’s macroeconomic direction, improved international confidence, and laid the foundation for sustainable growth.


With a blend of academic excellence and real-world governance experience, Dr. Kabambe brings a unique ability to design and implement complex reforms. He is now leading a new political vision through UTM, focused on economic revival, good governance, youth empowerment, and institutional efficiency.

A Candidate with a Proven Track Record

Economist | Policy Expert | Public Sector Leader

  • 23 years of experience in economic planning, fiscal policy, and governance
  • Former Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (2017–2020)
  • Proven track record in financial management, economic growth strategies, and international cooperation

Education

  • PhD in Development Economics – Imperial College London, UK
  • MSc in Development Economics – Imperial College London, UK
  • BSc in Agricultural Economics – University of Malawi

Governor, Reserve Bank of Malawi
(2017 – 2020)

  • Spearheaded macroeconomic stabilization efforts, reducing inflation to single digits and stabilizing the exchange rate.
  • Strengthened financial sector oversight, introduced modern payment systems, and digitized banking regulations.
  • Oversaw the implementation of monetary policies aligned with economic growth targets and global best practices.
  • Boosted international investor confidence and Malawi’s creditworthiness.

 

Principal Secretary & Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
(2015 – 2017)

  • Managed Malawi’s foreign policy, bilateral and multilateral partnerships.
  • Represented Malawi in regional economic blocs (SADC, COMESA) and global forums (UN, AU, EU).
  • Negotiated trade and development agreements, attracting investment and enhancing Malawi’s diplomatic standing.

 

Budget Director, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
(2011 – 2015)

  • Led national budget formulation and execution worth over MK1 trillion annually.
  • Developed and implemented fiscal reforms focused on accountability, expenditure control, and debt sustainability.
  • Key architect of Malawi’s public financial management modernization efforts.

 

Chief Economist & Deputy Director, Ministry of Economic Planning and Development
(2004 – 2011)

  • Coordinated the drafting and implementation of Malawi’s long-term development frameworks, including the MGDS I & II.
  • Oversaw sectoral development planning across agriculture, health, education, and infrastructure.
  • Advised cabinet and Parliament on economic performance and policy priorities.

 

Director of Planning, Ministry of Health
(2002 – 2004)

  • Formulated the Health Sector Strategic Plan, improving health resource allocation and donor coordination.
  • Introduced performance-based budgeting in the health sector.

 

Economist to Principal Economist, Ministry of Agriculture
(1995 – 2002)

  • Designed food security policies and coordinated national agricultural investment programmes.
  • Played a key role in planning Malawi’s Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP) and land use efficiency models.

Key Competencies

  • Economic Policy & Fiscal Management – Expertise in monetary policy, budgeting,
    and macroeconomic reforms.
  • Strategic Leadership & Governance – Extensive experience in public sector
    leadership and policy execution.
  • International Relations & Trade – Strong background in diplomacy, investment, and global partnerships.
  • Development Planning & Growth Strategies – Proven ability to drive sustainable
    economic transformation.

 

AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

Under Dr. Kabambe’s leadership, Malawi met nearly all quantitative and structural IMF performance criteria; IMF staff highlighted improvements in fiscal discipline, strengthening of the central bank’s autonomy, and enhanced financial sector resilience

Regular keynote speaker at international development conferences on African economic transformation.

Named among “Top 50 Influential Malawian Technocrats” in governance and public policy (2018).

 

CURRENT ROLE

Presidential Candidate – UTM

Leading UTM into the 2025 general elections under the banner of the Third Revolution — an agenda focused on transforming Malawi into a middle-income economy through sound economic governance, digital transformation, mega farm and industrial investments, and youth empowerment.

Tsogolo Lathu Lowala Lafika!

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