Chapter 12:
Sources of Funding for Transport Sector

Chapter Learning Objectives

The learning objectives of the chapter are:

• Explaining the need for short-term or long-term finance.
• Outlining the security requirements by financial institutions.
• Introducing the learners of the available external sources of finance requirements and contact details.

Learning Outcome

At the end of chapter the participants will be able to explain the fundamental concepts of financial management, have comprehensive knowledge on the mathematical calculations in risk and return.

Learning Activities

Individual Activities

• The participant to give a brief statement of their past experience and knowledge of financial institutions in Malawi.

Group Activities

• Attending a session by a renowned Malawian banker on the development of financial intuitions in Malawi.

Sessions and Time Allocated

4. Short term sources of finance: 1 hour
5. Share Markets and share valuation: 1 hour
6. Bond and other long term finance: 1 hour 30 minutes
7. Role of Privatisation: 1 hour