Construction of Land Registries in Karonga under the Food Systems Resilience Program (FSRP Phase 3)
20 Nov 2025
An Overview of the projectThe Food Systems Resilience Programme for Eastern and Southern Africa (Phase 3) (Project ID: P177816) is still working to improve the region's land governance, agriculture, and food security systems. The Government of Malawi has awarded a significant infrastructure contract aimed at enhancing land administration services in Karonga District as part of this ongoing initiative.The Request for Bids (RFB) method of procurement was used for this award, which is covered by the International Development Association (IDA) financing arrangement IDA-E1840. Overview of Contract Award Work scope: Building Land Registries in Karonga, Lot 1 Awarded Contractor: Lilongwe's ANEK Construction The contract amount is MWK 988,275,587.14. 120-day contract duration Award Announcement 13 November 2025 is the date. Reference for Bid/Contract: MW-MOA-499248-CW-RFB Complete compliance and responsiveness to the tender requirements were confirmed by the awarded bid matching the evaluated price. Rival Bidders and Assessed PricesCompliant (Assessed) Contractors Bidding Price Evaluation (MWK) Construction by ANEK 275,587.14 988 Contractors of Cheyeka Ltd. 032,921.59,425 WAC Structure $1,202,956,660.50 Construction by Kagu 433,424,41,644 Construction by Tristace 643,062,43,052 ANEK Construction met all technical and administrative evaluation criteria and had the most competitive pricing.Unsuccessful BiddersA number of bidders, including KK Boys and Girls Civils, Kokoliko-Juda JV Angel Investment, Sandstone Building Contractors, PN Construction, and others, were declared non-responsive because they failed to meet compliance requirements, had missing documents, or lacked the necessary technical capability.The Project's ObjectiveIn Karonga, the establishment of land registries is intended to assist improved systems for managing land Smallholder farmers' secure land tenure Improved investment and planning for agriculture Enhanced governance of the food system within the FSRP regional framework For Eastern and Southern Africa to achieve long-term resilience, this infrastructure is crucial. Important DeliverablesThe chosen contractor is going to provide A state-of-the-art land registry structure Infrastructure for digital registry and safe storage Administrative offices and public service counters adherence to national building standards Finalisation within the allotted 120 days Analysis of Economic ImpactCreation of Local EmploymentIt is anticipated that the construction will result in Temporary positions for local workers Prospects in Karonga for subcontractors An increase in the need for local suppliers (transport, aggregates, cement, etc.) This temporary increase in employment helps sustain local livelihoods.Boosting the Economy of AgricultureAccessible and accurate land records help with fewer land disputes Facilitating loans for agriculture Farmers' increased confidence in investing Better land-use planning This increases market growth and agricultural productivity. Institutional Value Over TimeBy strengthening the ability to govern land Land transactions generate more revenue for the government. The allocation of land becomes more transparent. Decision-making supported by data improves public management There is substantial long-term economic value to this institutional strengthening. Resilience of Local Food SystemsAn important district for Malawi's agriculture is Karonga. Enhancing land administration directly promotes Stable food output Improved climate-smart planning for agriculture Integration with more extensive regional resilience programmes of the FSRP As a result, the area is better equipped to withstand market shocks and climate variability.Final ThoughtsAn significant step towards improving Malawi's land governance system under FSRP Phase 3 is the awarding of the MWK 988 million contract to ANEK Construction. The new land registries in Karonga will greatly enhance the region's agricultural resilience, economic stability, and public service delivery if they are implemented well.#FSRP #FoodSystemsResilience #EasternAfrica #SouthernAfrica #MalawiProjects #Karonga #LandRegistryConstruction #WorldBankFunded #IDAProjects #ContractAward #InfrastructureDevelopment #AgricultureDevelopment #LandGovernance #EconomicImpact #PublicProcurement #ANEKConstruction
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