Reform area
MODERNIZING THE IMMIGRATION ACT
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Effective Governance Systems And Institutions
Effective Governance Systems And Institutions
Justification
Justification
The current Act is outdated and does not reflect modern migration trends or administrative realities.
Gaps in the legislation contribute to delays and inefficiencies in service delivery, including passport issuance.
Existing provisions do not adequately address emerging security threats such as identity fraud, human trafficking, and irregular migration.
The Act does not support Malawi’s evolving economic needs, including investment, tourism, and labor mobility
Alignment with contemporary human rights standards and international obligations is required.
The law lacks provisions that enable digitalisation, biometric systems, and modern border-management technologies.
Institutional roles and operational procedures are unclear or outdated, limiting coordination and accountability across immigration services
Expected outcomes
Expected outcomes
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Improved governance instrument
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