V.
Strategic Goal (v): Enhance and coordinate the fight against all forms of
cybercrime
It is evident that cybercrime has several detrimental effects on the Malawian nation. Some of
these impacts include economic losses, reputation damage, reduced confidence in ICT services,
etc. The Government of Malawi appreciates the severity of the evolving threat of cybercrime to
the nation and the numerous challenges in combating cybercrime across the nation. The
Government aims to enhance the detection, investigation, and prosecution of cybercrimes in
Malawi. This will require Malawi to strengthen the relevant legal and regulatory frameworks
relating to Cybercrime in Malawi, as well as to build the capacity of the stakeholders responsible
for the detection, investigation, and prosecution of cybercrimes. The Government also
recognizes the need for coordination and collaboration in the national response to cybercrime,
and will develop strong partnerships to combat cybercrime.
3.4.12 Specific Objective 12: Enhance Cybercrime detection
Actions:
3.4.12.1 Establish the requisite framework to establish and operationalize a Digital Forensics
Laboratory
3.4.12.2 Develop mandatory digital forensics and evidence handling courses for the judiciary,
law enforcement and personnel from other related agencies involved in the detection
and prosecution of cybercrime
3.4.12.3 Build and enhance capacity to detect cybercrime incidents
3.4.13 Specific Objective 13: Enhance cooperation and awareness in the fight
against cybercrimes
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