Prof. Matthew McCartney
In December 2023, Malawi's Parliament passed transformative legislation allowing secondary cities and urban centers to be designated as Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This new law marks a significant shift towards integrating SEZs with urban development, moving beyond traditional industrial parks to create comprehensive economic hubs. The legislation addresses past failures of the 1995 Export Processing Zones Act, laying the groundwork for a new generation of SEZs that can drive both economic growth and orderly urban expansion.
