The purpose of Technical Cooperation Facility (TCF) is to support successful implementation of Malawi Government’s development programmes, financed through European Development Fund (EDF), and other funded activities in Malawi, including joint actions with donors.
The overall objective of TCF is to reduce poverty in line with Malawi Growth and Development Strategy (MGDS). One of the aims is to fund technical cooperation with the government of Malawi.
TCF III, which started in 2010, has an allocation of €5 million. Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development is the implementing agency.
Expected results
- Fostering a more coherent and informed approach to development and trade issues
- Conduct workshops, training sessions, seminars and project awareness campaign prior to or during formulation, preparation of programmes or projects
- Production of project information and awareness materials
- Conduct study tours to other projects in other countries to draw lessons
- Carry out workshops and seminars to support monitoring and evaluation of ongoing EU programmes or projects
- Participation of Malawi Government officials and relevant non-State actors representatives at EU-Malawi trade bilateral meetings
- Participation at international conferences in topical issues of national interest
