Recommended structure of Malawi Environment Protection Authority (MEPA)
Malawi Environment Protection Authority
Purpose: To protect and manage the environment and promote sustainable utilization of natural resources.
The provision of:
(a) Environmental planning and information management services
(b) Environmental assessments, Licensing and inspection services
(c) Biodiversity conservation and climate change management services
(d) Legal Services
(e) Human resource and administration services
(f) Financial accounting services
(g) Procurement and asset disposal services
(h) Internal audit services
Purpose: as function a) above
Functions:
(a) The provision of environmental planning,
monitoring and research services.
(b) The management and dissemination of
environmental information.
Purpose: As function c) above
Functions:
(a) The promotion of ex-situ and in-situ conservation of
biological diversity and regulation of access to
genetic resources.
(b) The promotion, management and control of climate
change issue
Purpose: As function b) above
Functions:
a) The control of pollution, inspection and
enforcement of environmental standards.
b) The provision of environmental impact and
social assessments.
c) The provision of licensing and permit services
Purpose: As function d) above
Functions:
a) The provision of secretarial services to the Authority
b) The management of corporate legal issues.
c) The drafting and review of the regulations on
environmental protection and management.
d) The production and issuance of licenses to the qualified
applicants.
Purpose: As function d) above
Functions:
a) The coordination and processing of
procurement requirements
b) The acquisition of works and consultancy
services
c) The development of procurement plans
Purpose: As function a) above
Functions:
a) The management of Current Account
b) The management of Development Account
c)The management of Revenue and expenditure
d)The Reconciliation of books of Accounts
e) The management of stores and supplies
Purpose: As function b) above
Functions:
a) The provision of human resource
management and development services
b) The provision of office services
c) The provision of strategic guidance, policy and
budgeting
Purpose: To provide MEPA regional services
Functions
a) The provision of Environmental Assessments,
licensing and inspection services
b) The provision of general administrative