Bertha Phiri
MalawiactivistFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Bertha Phiri is the Executive Director of the Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN), an organization committed to advocating for economic justice and sustainable development in Malawi. She has been a prominent voice in discussions regarding economic policies and reforms, particularly those aimed at enhancing local production and reducing dependency on imports. Phiri recently welcomed the Malawian government's ban on the importation of various goods, which she views as a pivotal move to stimulate local industries and protect the nation's foreign exchange reserves.
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Bertha Phiri says government can no longer rely on promises and policy statements alone.
IMF deal hangs in the balance as experts warn Malawi: ‘Fix the economy first’ - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-06-01
Bertha Phiri, the Executive Director of MEJN, emphasized the need for recurrent funding to mitigate the impact of climate change.
MEJN calls for integrated financing as climate change costs Malawi millions - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-03-06
Bertha Phiri urged government to increase funding for social welfare and deal decisively with public debt.
Mwanamveka Launches Budget Consultations, Pledges War on Ghost Workers - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-11
Bertha Phiri urged the government to increase funding for social welfare and address public debt issues.
Mwanamvekha Admits Economy in Trouble, Launches Budget Talks and Vows to Flush Out Ghost Workers - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-11The petition is signed by MEJN Executive Director Bertha Phiri.
Will Mutharika Sign or Stop It? President Weighs Fate of Controversial CDF Constitutional Bill - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-23
Bertha Phiri is the Executive Director of the Malawi Economic Justice Network who criticized the budget as politically inflated and economically unrealistic.
Analysts Say Mwanamvekha Faces a Crisis of Credibility as Mid-Year Budget Review Looms - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-06
Malawi Economic Justice Network (Mejn) executive director Bertha Phiri says the DPP’s plan is bold but must be coupled with performance-based mechanisms, citizen engagement, and strict audits.
DPP’s K5 Billion Per Constituency Plan: A Bold Step Toward Real Decentralisation - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-09-29
Bertha Phiri is the Executive Director of the Malawi Economic Justice Network and has welcomed the government's ban on imports as a turning point for local production.
Govt Cracks Down on ‘Petty’ Imports to Save Forex, Empower Local Producers - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-03-17
