Dr. Janet Banda, head of the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), has expressed satisfaction with the progress made in addressing energy sector challenges through stakeholder engagements. At the closing of the Main Delivery Lab on Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and Power Sector Coordination in Lilongwe, she praised the forward-thinking solutions presented.
These discussions prioritized several solutions for immediate implementation, ensuring the sustainability and resilience of the energy sector. Dr. Banda emphasized that this marks significant progress, demonstrating collective commitment to the sector’s growth.
Dr. Banda mentioned that the Unit will now prepare a Lab report capturing all discussions, outcomes, and proposed solutions, and develop an agreed solution implementation roadmap and detailed work plan. “The Unit will take a leading role in monitoring and tracking the implementation of the identified solutions,” she said.
Secretary for Energy, Alfonso Chikuni, stressed the importance of collaboration among utilities, regulators, policymakers, and communities in developing effective solutions. He acknowledged the challenges ahead but remains optimistic that collective efforts will yield a coordinated and efficient energy sector that meets all stakeholders’ needs.
