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Finding a Project

Searching on all pages

To search for projects from any page, use the search bar located at the top of the website. Enter your keywords and press "Enter" or click the search icon. The results will display matching projects across all pages.

Searching on project page

On the project page, you can use the dedicated search bar to find specific projects within the current category or listing. Enter your keywords and press "Enter" or click the search icon. The results will show projects that match your search criteria on this page only.

Using Filters

To narrow down your search results, use the filter options available on the left side of the project listing page. You can filter projects by category, date, status, and other criteria. Select your desired filters and the results will update automatically to match your selections.

Using Mobile Filters

On mobile devices, tap the filter icon at the top of the project listing page to open the filter menu. Choose your preferred filters and tap "Apply" to update the results. You can close the filter menu by tapping the close icon or outside the menu area.

Understanding the Project Information

Basic project details

Each project listing displays essential information such as the project title, description, category, and status. This helps you quickly identify projects that match your interests.

Main Details

Location
The locations tab contains information about the project location(s).

Classification
Classifications are extra pieces of information that project publishers indicate per each project.

Parties
Parties to a project are different entities, suppliers, funders, bidders, etc who are part of the project in their own different capacities.

Budget breakdown
The budget breakdown specifies the projected costs or allocated budget on the project.

Related projects
There are references to projects related to the same set of infrastructure assets as this project. For example, a project for the replacement of a bridge might reference the earlier project for its initial construction. (A reference to a project related to the same set of infrastructure assets as this project. Generally, related projects either precede or follow on from the current project.)

Documents
These are pieces of documentation related to this project. Documents for the preparation phase, environmental impact reports, land settlement impact reports etc.

Contracts
A single project may have a number of related contracting processes (design, construction, monitoring etc.). Click the eye icon next to the project name to view the Project’s basic details.

Comment/feedback
The IPPI provides a way to add comments or feedback on the project. To navigate through the project page, click any of the navigation items on the left hand side of the project screen.

Comment Section

At the bottom of each project page, you can find a comment section where users can discuss the project, ask questions, or provide feedback. To participate, you may need to log in or register an account.

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Finding a Project

Searching on all pages Searching on project page Using Filters Using Mobile Filters

Understanding the project information

Basic project details Main Details Comment Secction

Understanding Red Flags

Definition

A red flag is a warning sign that a project may be at risk of delay, overspending, or other challenges. These indicators do not prove wrongdoing, but they show where closer review may be needed..

Disclaimer

The information presented here is for informational purposes only. The presence of a red flag does not automatically imply illegal activity or corruption. All findings should be independently verified.

Overview of Color Categorization

We categorize entities based on the number of red flags detected to provide a quick overview of potential risk levels.

Color	Description
Green Flags	No red flags detected.
Orange Flags	1 to 5 red flags.
Yellow Flags	6 to 10 red flags.
Red Flags	More than 10 red flags.

Flag Catalogue

Abandonment of project

Community-reported

How it's Detected

The project is either cancelled or is in the implementation phase and has not been updated in over 6 months. Please contact malawi@infrastructuretransparency.org to report any suspected cases of project abandonment. Your report helps ensure that the project's status is accurately reflected and can trigger further investigation.

Change of Scope

Data-detected

How it's Detected

A significant change in the project's scope is identified, such as alterations in project objectives, deliverables, or key milestones. This may indicate potential issues with project planning or execution.

Cost Overruns

Data-detected

How it's Detected

Project costs or final amount is more than 10% more than the original budget amount

Environmental violations

Community-reported

How it's Detected

Projects that may be causing environmental damage or failing to comply with established environmental laws and safeguards. This could include issues like water or soil contamination, destruction of natural habitats, improper waste management, improper disposal of construction by-products, etc. Please contact malawi@infrastructuretransparency.org to report any suspected cases of environmental violations. Your report is crucial for protecting our natural resources and can help trigger an official investigation by the relevant authorities.

Lack of cost benefit analysis

Data-detected

How it's Detected

No documentation of the economic cost-benefit analysis carried out for the project.

Lack of environmental impact assessment

Data-detected

How it's Detected

No environmental impact assessment has been conducted, or no documentation of assessments of the environmental impacts (e.g. impacts on flora, fauna & woodlands, areas of natural beauty, carbon emissions etc.) and mitigation measures (e.g. pollution control, low carbon solutions, sustainable timber etc.) for the contracting process or project.

Lack of maintenance plans

data-detected

How it's Detected

Check for availability of maintenance plans

Lack of social Impact assessment

Data-detected

How it's Detected

No documentation of assessments of the intended and unintended social consequences of this project, and documentation of mitigation measures for those social consequences. Social impacts are changes that affect people, directly or indirectly (e.g. changes to people's way of life, culture, community, health and well-being etc.).

Lack of supporting feasibility study

Data-detected

How it's Detected

No documentation of feasibility studies carried out for this project, providing information on net benefits or costs of the proposed works or services. Project implemented without any practicality or viability, may mean the project was rushed to have it implemented to harbour certain processes or expenses.

Limited Competition

Data-detected

How it's Detected

Too few companies bid for the work, or direct procurement takes place, which may indicate limited competition or value for money

Political interference

Community-reported

How it's Detected

Public reports of undue influence on project decisions.Please submit reports of procedural deviations or suspected undue influence to malawi@infrastructuretransparency.org with specific details and any available evidence.

Project delays

Data-detected

How it's Detected

Project takes longer than planned

Public consultation meetings not held

data-detected

How it's Detected

Projects where fewer than two public consultation meetings have been recorded.

Under-utilization of project

Community-reported

How it's Detected

A completed project that is consistently empty or not being used by the public. Please contact malawi@infrastructuretransparency.org to report a completed project in your area that appears to be under-utilized. Your observation is the first step in verifying the project's effectiveness.

Unrealistic budgets

Data-detected

How it's Detected

The project budget is greater than 1 trillion MWK or there is no documented budget for a project that has already entered the implementation phase.

Unrealistic timelines

Data-detected

How it's Detected

The project timeline is unrealistic in proportion to its budget, indicated by a budget exceeding 10 billion MWK for a duration of less than one year.

Use of substandard materials

Community-reported

How it's Detected

Public reports of poor quality building materials, or visible material failure such as significant cracks in foundations, walls, or pavement, premature or excessive rusting of steel components, or rapid crumbling or deterioration of surfaces, indicating that a project may be unsafe or not durable. Please contact malawi@infrastructuretransparency.org to report any suspected cases of substandard materials by describing the visible defects you have observed. Your report provides crucial evidence for triggering a formal, on-site quality inspection.

Worker welfare and Social violations

Community-reported

How it's Detected

Projects with potential violations of worker welfare or community safety. This can range from a lack of transparency about labor rights to on-site accidents and fatalities, indicating risks of worker exploitation or unsafe conditions. Please contact malawi@infrastructuretransparency.org to report any suspected cases of Worker welfare or Social Violations. Your report can help trigger further investigation.

Flag Calculations

How Red Flags are Calculated

Our methodology combines automated data analysis with community-driven reporting. We process large datasets from public records to identify patterns and anomalies that match predefined risk indicators. These automated flags are then supplemented by verified reports from citizens and watchdog groups.

What You Can Do

How to Report Issues

Civic engagement is crucial for transparency and accountability. If you encounter an issue or have evidence related to a potential red flag, you can help by reporting it.

Submit a Public Report

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Understanding Flags

Definition Disclaimer Overview of Color Categorization

Flag Catalogue

Abandonment of project Change of Scope Cost Overruns Environmental Violations Lack of cost benefit analysis Lack of Environmental Assessment Lack of Maintenance Plans Lack of Social Impact Assessment Lack of supporting feasibility studies Limited Competition Political Interference Project Delays Public consultation meetings not held Under-utilization of Project Unrealistic Budget Unrealistic Timelines Use of Substandard Materials Worker welfare and Social Violations

Flag Calculations

What You Can Do

Projects Query API (REST API)

POST

https://ippi.mw/api/projects/query

Request Body

{
    "start_date": "2021-08-01",
    "end_date": "2021-10-01"
}

NB:The date should be of the format YYYY-MM-DD

Introduction

The Malawi IPPI Portal is committed to transparency and open data to promote accountability and good governance in the procurement process. The open and timely publication of infrastructure information is crucial in achieving this goal.

Scope

This publication policy applies to all procurement information published on the Malawi IPPI Portal. This includes, but is not limited to, information on procurement planning, contract award, and implementation.

Uses of the data

The procurement information published on the Malawi IPPI Portal may be used by the general public for a variety of purposes, including but not limited to the following:

Monitoring and assessing the performance of procurement entities
Identifying potential areas for improvement in the procurement process
Conducting research and analysis on procurement trends and practices
Supporting advocacy and policy efforts related to procurement

Malawi OC4IDS Prefix: oc4ids-iuq5r5

All procurement information published on the Malawi IPPI Portal will be assigned a unique identifier using the Malawi OC4IDS prefix. This prefix will consist of the letters “oc4ids-iuq5r5” followed by a series of numbers and will be used to identify and reference specific procurement information on the website.

Timeliness

All procurement information will be published on the Malawi IPPI Portal as soon as it is available and in a timely manner. This means procurement information will be published within seven days after it is made available on the Malawi IPPI Portal.

How to access the data

The procurement information published on the Malawi IPPI Portal will be accessible via the website's search function or through direct links to individual procurement records. Additionally, users can access the data through the website's application programming interface (API), allowing for more advanced data querying and analysis.

Format

All procurement information will be published on the Malawi IPPI Portal in a machine-readable format accessible to the general public. This will ensure that the data is easily accessible and easily used by the public.

Access

All procurement information published on the Malawi IPPI Portal will be freely available to the general public. No fees will be charged for accessing or using this information.

Enforcement

The Malawi IPPI Portal will regularly monitor compliance with this publication policy and take appropriate action to ensure compliance. This may include providing support and guidance to procurement entities on complying with this policy and enforcing compliance through disciplinary measures as necessary.

Legal Framework

This publication policy is guided by the Malawi Public Procurement Act and its accompanying regulations, which provide the legal framework for procurement in Malawi. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for all procurement entities covered by the Public Procurement Act.

Review

This publication policy will be reviewed annually to ensure it remains relevant and effective. Any proposed changes to this policy will be made in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including procurement entities and the general public.

Disclaimer

The procurement information published on the Malawi IPPI Portal is a public service and intended for informational purposes only.

In conclusion, the Malawi IPPI Portal Publication Policy is designed to ensure the timely and transparent publication of procurement information using the Open Contracting for Infrastructure Data Standard. It is an important tool for promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance in the procurement process in Malawi.

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How to access the data