ShareListen to this articleBy Malawi Freedom NetworkMinister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanavekha has confirmed that the 2026 Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee (MVAC) report has been completed but cannot yet be released to the public because it must first undergo several mandatory government processes. “The report is there, but it cannot be released immediately because there are procedures that have to be followed,” Mwanavekha explained. The MVAC report, which was expected to be released in June this year, plays a crucial role in assessing food security and humanitarian needs across Malawi. The delay in releasing the report has generated interest among various stakeholders, including humanitarian agencies, civil society organisations and local communities, who rely on its findings for planning and resource mobilisation. Read more business news business sectionThe annual MVAC assessment remains one of Malawi’s most important planning tools for food security, disaster preparedness and social protection, informing policy decisions and humanitarian interventions throughout the country.