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Malawians Celebrate Obama's Electoral Victory

Ambassador Peter Bodde hailed the U.S. presidential election with hopes that the election process and outcome was a celebration of democracy not only for the United States but also the whole world. [more]

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Barack Obama Elected as  44th President of United States 

Barack Obama, unknown to most Americans just four years ago, will become the 44th president and the first African-American president of the United States. Obama, a senator from Illinois, and his running mate Joe Biden will take the oath of office on January 20, 2009.  [more]

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Amb. Bodde addressing Self Help Fund Receipients  Self Help Fund Receipients listening to Amb. Bodde

Ambassador Bodde Signs Small Grant Agreements -- Reiterates Continued Support

Ambassador Peter Bodde signed grant agreements for seven community projects worth US$50,000 under the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund on October 29.  The projects, which include construction, food security, water, and equipment purchase, are spread over seven districts in the northern, central and southern regions of Malawi.  [more]

Amb. Bodde presents credentials 

U.S. Ambassador to Malawi Presents Credentials to President Mutharika

Lilongwe – U.S. Ambassador to Malawi Peter W. Bodde presented his credentials to President Bingu wa Mutharika on Tuesday, October 28 at the Presidential Palace.
In a brief statement delivered after the credential ceremony, Ambassador Bodde said the United States is a strong bilateral partner as Malawi advances its economic development and democratic foundation.  Ambassador Bodde commented, “We are a major donor in Malawi’s health fields, particularly in the work concerning HIV/AIDS and anti-malaria programs, and I look forward to seeing that these programs continue to be as successful as they are.”  Noting Malawi's growing reputation as a model in much of the developing world in dealing with HIV/AIDS and malaria issues, he added, “I think it’s the partnership and good work between our two governments that make this possible.”   [more]

 U.S. ambassador to Malawi, Bodde U.S. mission staff that welcomed the ambassador

New U.S. Ambassador Arrives in Malawi

Newly arrived U.S. Ambassador to Malawi Peter W. Bodde addressed Mission employees on Thursday, October 16.  Ambassador Bodde and his wife Tanya arrived on October 14 to begin their three-year stay in Malawi.  At the "town hall" event organized to welcome Ambassador Bodde, Deputy Chief of Mission Kevin Sullivan said Embassy Lilongwe is fortunate to have an experienced and dedicated career diplomat as Chief of Mission.  He said his extensive experience in the Foreign Service will help the Mission to achieve a great deal in many areas. [more]

 Part of the audience listening to Dr. Freeman dr. Freeman addresses the audience

U.S. small business development expert tips Malawi for success

Visiting small business development expert Dr. Sharon Freeman says Malawi’s narrow economic base, underdeveloped infrastructure and disadvantageous geographical position are challenges that should represent opportunities as well to small business development.  [more]
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