The NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA) says it will conduct a capacity gap assessment to identify key challenges facing the sector and enhance the sector’s capacity to enhance the implementation of the NGO Fund. Speaking during a lunch meeting with NGOs at BICC in Lilongwe, NGORA Chief Executive Officer Edward Chileka Banda said there is need…
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The NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA) says it is pleased with the response from NGOs to comply with regulations. Earlier this year the Authority issued a notice reminding NGOs to register and renew their annual licenses by 31st March. Speaking during a breakfast meeting with NGOs in Blantyre, NGORA Chief Executive Officer Edward Chileka Banda said…
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The NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA) has announced the establishment of an NGO Fund worth 1 billion Malawi Kwacha to bolster sectoral strength. The announcement was made by the CEO of NGORA Edward Chileka-Banda this morning during a breakfast meeting at Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre. In his statement, the CEO said the establishment of the…
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The Minister of Health Honorable Khumbize Chiponda M.P. has said that the symbiotic relationship between Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) and the government in fostering development is crucial. The Minister said this during an event where Good Neighbors International presented a donation of medicines valued at US$964,275.20 (MK1.6 billion) to the Ministry of Health at Kasungu District…
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NGORA CEO Edward Chileka-Banda has applauded Good Neighbors International Malawi for supporting the government in the delivery of various services. Chileka-Banda said this after visiting several sites where Good Neighbors is implementing its projects. “NGORA, is very impressed with the investment that Good Neighbors has made and continues to make in the country. Today we…
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The NGO Regulatory Authority has said that the Ministry of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare has submitted the NGO Act Regulations meant to operationalize the NGO Amendment Act, 2022 to the Ministry of Justice. Speaking during a breakfast meeting with NGOs at Capital Hotel in Lilongwe, NGORA Chief Executive Officer Edward Chileka-Banda, said the…
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The NGO Regulatory Authority (NGORA) has assured NGOs that the regulations developed to operationalize the NGO (Amendment Act) are not designed to infringe on civic space, but rather promote it. Speaking on Tuesday during an interface meeting with CSOs under National Advocacy Platform (NAP), NGORA Chief Executive Officer Edward Chileka-Banda, said the Authority has taken…
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The NGO Regulatory Authority has urged all organisations operating as NGOs without registration and those that did not comply last year to register and submit reports respectively by 31st March 2024. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, January 17th at Capital Hotel in Lilongwe, NGORA Chief Executive Officer Edward Chileka-Banda said according to the…
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The State President of the Republic of Malawi, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has said there is need for a more accountable NGO sector to hold those in public offices accountable. He made the remarks on Thursday, 14 December, 2023 during the commemoration of the NGO Day in Lilongwe. Chakwera said an accountable NGO sector is…
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NGOs have been urged to engage communities to choose projects as they know best what their needs in their areas. Speaking on Monday during a breakfast meeting with Development Partners and Heads of Mission at Capital Hotel in Lilongwe, Minister of Gender Community Development and Social Welfare Jean Sendeza said engaging communities before implementing projects…
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