●Diplomatic Viewpoints(1) Diplomatic Importance●Development Viewpoints(1) Relevance of Policies(2) Effectiveness of ResultsBackground, Objectives, and Scope of the EvaluationSummary of Evaluation Results(3) Appropriateness of Processes(2) Diplomatic ImpactChief EvaluatorAdvisorConsultantEvaluation PeriodPeriod of the Evaluation StudyAugust 2021 to March 2022Field Survey CountrySince the dispatch of the first Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) to Malawi in 1971, Japan has offered both technical cooperation and grant aid to Malawi. As Malawi is a part of the Nacala Corridor connecting Zambia and Mozambique, Japan’s assistance to Malawi contributes not only to the development of Malawi but also to that of the Southern African region, and to the stable supply of natural resources, as well as fostering poverty reduction and human security. This report examines Japan’s ODA policy for Malawi and their implementation in the priority areas of the Country Assistance/Development Cooperation Policy during the period between FY2016 and FY2020. The aim is to draw recommendations and lessons for Japan’s future aid-policy planning and implementation for Malawi. By publicizing the results of the evaluation, it seeks to fulfill its accountability to Japanese citizens, and to offer feedback to the Government of Malawi and other donors working in Malawi.Consistency with Japan’s high-level policies was Satisfactory, despite the fact that areas relating to human security and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) need further effort. Regarding the relevance to other donors’ ODA policies, the consistency was maintained. However, because Japan’s participation in dialogue mechanisms set by the Government of Malawi was seen as passive by some donors, the respective verification criterion was rated as Partially Satisfactory. At the same time, as Japan’s assistance to Malawi was highly consistent with Malawi’s developmental needs, and Japan’s comparative advantage was demonstrated fully, hence the overall Relevance of Policies was rated as Satisfactory. (Evaluation Result: Satisfactory)Although in some projects delays were detected or expected results were not delivered in each priority area, inputs have generated desired outcomes. Moreover, overall planned objectives were accomplished and mid- to long-term impacts were identified. Hence, Effectiveness of Results of * Ratings: Highly Satisfactory; Satisfactory; Partially Satisfactory; UnsatisfactoryProfessor DAIMON TakeshiDirector, Institute for International Peace Strategy Waseda UniversityDr. KAWAGUCHI JunAssociate Professor, Faculty of Human Sciences, Tsukuba UniversityWaseda UniversityFY2016 to FY2020Republic of Malawi (online survey)Japan’s assistance to Malawi was rated Satisfactory. (Evaluation Result: Satisfactory)The Country Development Cooperation Policy and other assistance policies have been formulated in a proper manner. Appropriateness of the assistance implementation structure was high, and special considerations and measures for Malawi’s vulnerable financial situation were made. Regarding coordination and exchange of ideas with other donors, a gap was found between the perception of the Japanese side and that of some donors. Efforts of public diplomacy for the people of Malawi were identified, but further efforts are required. Although one verification criterion was rated Partially Satisfactory, the overall performance reached the Satisfactory level. (Evaluation Result: Satisfactory)Being categorized as one of the least developed countries (LDCs), Malawi’s economic indicators are low. Being a landlocked country, Malawi is susceptible to surrounding security situations and vulnerable to infectious diseases from its neighbors. Hence, supporting such a country is important for the stability and prosperity of the Southern African region, and for the promotion of the human security perspectives. Japan’s assistance to Malawi contributes to the peace, stability, and prosperity of the international community, in particular, Africa. It proved to be significant for the establishment of international order based on fundamental values such as liberty, democracy, and rule of law.Malawi has supported Japan on various occasions in the international community, which can be counted as an impact of Japan’s assistance to Malawi. Malawi has also supported the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) process, which contributed to the enhancement of Japan’s diplomatic presence in Southern Africa. Continuous in Malawi has contributed to engagement of JOCVs the development of important human networks and enhancement of mutual understanding in the bilateral Evaluation of Japan’s ODA to the Republic of Malawi13Annual Report on Japan’s ODA Evaluation 2022
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