An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Ms. Mika Saito visited Malawi during January 22-26 as part of its regular engagement with the Malawian authorities and other stakeholders. The discussions focused on recent macroeconomic developments and the implementation of macroeconomic adjustment and reforms committed under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement approved on November 15, 2023. Discussions were held in Lilongwe and Blantyre.