MagA: PFM4all + 3 Stories

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn0I_88X93A&list=PL06IIZcanbR3oXJFb8s-GOypvy02BSBsQ

Broadcast: week 18 October 2021

Anchor: Joab Frank Chakhaza

In Kulondoloza 1, we are exploring the topic of:

‘’Understanding Public Finance Management’’

PFM4ALL

Chindime, an avid pool player, is finding it difficult to focus on the game. His friend notices his lackluster performance and inquires about the reason behind it. Chindime opens up, sharing that he is preoccupied with his daughter’s school assignment on the topic of managing public finances.

Intrigued by Chindime’s dilemma, his friends offer words of encouragement. They inform him that every citizen has the right to visit government offices and gain insights into how public finances are managed. This revelation leaves Chindime astonished, as he had never considered the possibility of such access and transparency before.

Story 2-1-01. Review of Public Finance Act.

Hon Shadreck Namalomba, the PFM Act provides guidance on the utilization of public finances and offers guidance to those responsible for managing public finances.

Our interviewees are: 

• Hon Shadreck Namalomba: Chairperson, Public Accounts Committee. 
• Bertha Phiri: Director, Malawi Economic Justice Network.
• Isaac Mpandizi: Civil Servant.

Story 2-1-02. DDF Schools

Velina Mpinganjira states that this development is beneficial as it ensures easy access to school for our children, eliminating the challenges of distance and difficult travel during the rainy season.

Our interviewees are: 

• Luciano Botomani: Councillor, Bunda Ward.
• Velina Mpinganjira: Resident, Salima Village.
• Mayeso Phikani: Secretary, School Committee.

Story 2-1-03. Open Contracting on Roads with RFA.

Chimwemwe Njoloma, emphasizes that District Development Fund is used for constituency development in the local communities.

Our interviewees are: 

• Steven Simoko: Bicycle Taxi Operator.

• John Chome: Chief Executive Officer, Lilongwe City Council. 
• Chimwemwe Njoloma: Spokesperson, Lilongwe District Council.
• Luciano Botomani: Chairperson, Lilongwe District Council. 
• Velina Mpinganjira: Resident, Samva Village. 
• Frank Tundulu: Headmaster, Malingunde Primary School.
• Richard Mandaawuka: Councilor, Malingunde Ward. 

Story 2-1-04. Delivery of District Development Fund projects in LDC.

Minibus conductor explains that public finances should be used to construct better roads and houses. 

Our interviewees are:

• Shop Attendant: Gulliver Market 
• Minibus Conductor: Area 3 Depot 
• Business Woman: Gulliver Market 
• Minibus Conductor: Area 3 Depot 
• Businessman: Gulliver Market
• Baxton Nkhoma: Programs Manager, Citizen Alliance 

  Public Finance Management

  Public Finance Management Act

  transparency

  education

  local governance

  expenditure

  development

  infrastructure