By Cedric Nkungula
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has appealed for International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) support towards the implementation of Tropical Cyclone Freddy Post Disaster Recovery Plan.
President Chakwera made the appeal on Sunday 17th September 2023 when he engaged ILO’s Director General Gilbert Houngbo on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States of America.
The Malawi leader informed the ILO boss of the devastation caused by tropical Cyclone Freddy in March 2023 including the loss of lives, destruction of livelihoods and property across 14 districts of the southern part of Malawi.
“Malawi has since developed a recovery plan which includes interventions in several sectors including social protection interventions to support vulnerable survivors,” explained Chakwera.
“ILO’s support towards the implementation of the Cyclone Freddy Post Disaster Recovery Plan would be very much appreciated. I will be hosting the Malawi Partners Conference on Tuesday to consolidate and coordinate multilateral efforts in the reconstruction and recovery process.”
Chakwera then thanked ILO for the technical and financial support channeled towards strengthening the social protection system in Malawi.
He told the ILO chief that Malawi was developing a new national social protection policy that seeks to reform the social protection system to make it more comprehensive and sustainable.
“Malawi welcomes ILO’s continued assistance in strengthening capacities across district councils which implement the social protection programmes,” added Chakwera.
“Further, we would appreciate technical assistance to ensure that we design a robust, sustainable and inclusive social protection system that would make a difference in the lives of Malawian citizen.”
The ILO is a United Nations agency founded in 1919 that brings together governments, employers and workers of 187 countries to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men.
Malawi has been a member of the ILO since 1965.
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