EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
The Green Economic Transition Facility (GETF) is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from registered private for-profit businesses in Malawi to participate in a competitive and transparent matching grant and on-demand technical assistance opportunity under various Windows.
GETF is a co-financing facility supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Embassy of Ireland in Malawi, the Government of Germany through KfW Development Bank, and the Government of Flanders. It aims to catalyse the development, scale-up, and adoption of private sector-led green business solutions in Malawi.
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Window 2 Round 2:
Accelerating Green
Business Solutions
Under Window 2 with continued support from KfW, GETF is supporting private sector-led scalable green business models that address critical environmental and sustainability challenges. This call is informed by recent findings which revealed strong private sector engagement in a wide range of green innovations, including green financial services, soil conservation, biodiversity restoration, and green energy.
Key Window 2 Round 2 Green Business Challenge Areas
Applicants are invited to propose green business solutions that align with the following challenge areas. These examples are illustrative and not exhaustive:
• Waste Management & Circular Economy
Recycling, reuse, or waste-to-value solutions; circular packaging; community-led models that create green jobs.
• Soil Conservation Technologies
Bio-fertilizers, erosion control, cover cropping, digital precision farming, and land restoration services.
• Biodiversity Conservation & Eco-Enterprises
Sustainable wild harvesting, eco-tourism, habitat restoration, and eco-labelled product innovations.
• Green Financial Services
Climate-focused loans, savings, insurance, and digital platforms improving access to green finance—especially for women and youth.
Window 3:
Accelerating Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
The Green Economic Transition Facility (GETF), implemented by UNDP Malawi with funding from the Government of Flanders, is calling for concept notes under Window 3 focused on accelerating climate change adaptation and mitigation.
GETF is a co-financing facility supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Embassy of Ireland in Malawi, the Government of Germany through KfW Development Bank, and the Government of Flanders. The facility aims to promote private sector-led solutions that drive climate resilience, green transformation, and inclusive economic growth.
Window 3, with dedicated support from UNDP and the Government of Flanders, prioritizes climate change adaptation and mitigation, supporting private sector innovations that reduce vulnerability to climate shocks, promote nature-based solutions, and strengthen climate-resilient value chains. The window encourages projects aligned with the 3Rs—Reduce, Reuse, Recycle—and targets green growth that delivers benefits for communities, the environment, and the economy.
Want to know more?
For more information on how to apply, please check our application-process or contact the Project Manager on Nduwa_Chunga@landell-mills.com.