
National Meteorological Policy of Malawi
Malawi's meteorological policy, established in 2019, focuses on enhancing the nation's meteorological data management, storage, and dissemination systems to align with international standards. The policy outlines the need to modernize and automate meteorological services, stressing the importance of a robust meteorological observation network to accurately monitor and predict weather and climate, as well as issue timely warnings. Key strategies include the expansion of observation networks, upgrading communication and information technology infrastructure, and ensuring compliance with World Meteorological Organization (WMO) standards. The policy aims to close gaps in the meteorological service delivery by addressing issues like the sparsity of observation networks and the use of outdated manual systems. It advocates for the use of cutting-edge technologies and the establishment of public-private partnerships to host meteorological infrastructure.