“The US$130 million is welcome, but money alone will not solve the forex crisis. We must reduce bureaucracy and ensure resources are directed to firms that have the capacity to produce and export,” Dimba told Parliament. The export value chains project is designed to strengthen Malawi’s export sector by providing performance-based grants to qualifying firms, improving access to finance, supporting export-oriented businesses and strengthening implementation of trade policies. Dimba welcomed the initiative but stressed that the benefits should be directed to productive businesses rather than politically connected beneficiaries. A One-Stop Centre would streamline processes, reduce bureaucracy and help rebuild Malawi’s forex reserves,” Dimba said.