Non-Governmental Organizations Act (Chapter 5:05).

The objects of this Act are: (a) to promote the development of a strong independent civil society in Malawi and to facilitate the formation and effective functioning of NGOs for public benefit purposes; (b) to create a conducive environment for NGO development through Government provision of incentives; (c) to promote donor and public confidence in the NGO sector, and to encourage the development of an NGO code of conduct, incorporating principles of fiduciary integrity, public accountability, democratic decision-making, developmental synergy, nondiscrimination and beneficiary equity; (d) to facilitate a relationship between NGOs and the Government involving constructive collaboration and partnership in furtherance of the public interest; and (e) to affirm the human rights enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi. The Act also establishes the Non-Governmental Organizations Board of Malawi that shall register and regulate operations of NGOs in Malawi. The Act provides for its composition, functions, matters related to tenure of and removal from office, qualification, meetings, funding, duty to disclose, etc. Other provisions of the Act concern registration of NGOs, fundraising, among others.