Malawi

Currency: Malawian Kwacha

Timezone: UTC+2

Major Cities: Lilongwe

Malawi is a Southern African country sharing its land borders with 3 countries: Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia. The country has a sub-tropical climate along with a terrain that consists of hills, plateaus, and mountains. It has a population of approximately 20 million people, with 66 percent of the population under the age of 25. The major ethnic groups in the country are the Chewa, Lomwe, Yao, Ngoni, Tumbuka and Sena. English is the country’s official language, spoken alongside other local languages.

The country adopts a presidential republic system of government that is administratively divided into 28 districts, including Lilongwe the capital of the country. Agriculture is the most important economic sector accounting for one-third of the country’s GDP. Moreover, 80 percent of the country’s export revenues come from the export of tobacco, legumes, sugar, and tea. High levels of public debt are a lingering problem.

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HIV/ AIDS Agriculture Sector Policy and Strategy 2003 – 2008

Malawi, Ministry of Health

This policy aims to address HIV/AIDS in the agriculture sector by focusing on eight key priority areas: Gender Mainstreaming, Economic Empowerment, Community Based Support, Food, and Nutrition; Expanded HIV/AIDS Communication; Human Resource Protection and Management,...

Malawi • 2003 • Health

National Land Policy, 2002

Housing and Urban Development.

he Malawi National Land Policy promotes equitable access, secure tenure, and sustainable land use. It recognizes customary rights, decentralizes land administration, and introduces modern registration systems to support inclusive development.

Malawi • 2002 • Housing & Urban Development

Employment Act 2000

Malawi, Ministry of Labour

This is an Act to establish, reinforce and regulate minimum standards of employment with the purpose of ensuring equity necessary for enhancing industrial peace, accelerated economic growth and social justice and for other related matters.

Malawi • 2000 • Labour

Human Rights Commission Act 1998

Ministry of justice

Establishes the Malawi Human Rights Commission to promote and protect human rights. Empowers the Commission to investigate violations, advise government, and educate the public on rights and freedoms.

Malawi • 1998 • Governance and Human Rights

National Youth Policy

Malawi, Ministry of Youth

This policy aims to provides a framework and guidelines to promote youth development programs and services with the full participation of the young people so that the youth would fulfil their full potential.

Malawi • 1996 • Youth and Sports Development

Corrupt Practices Act, 1995

Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affair.

Establishes the Anti-Corruption Bureau to prevent, investigate, and prosecute corruption. Covers public and private sector offenses, asset recovery, and whistleblower protections.

Malawi • 1995 • Justice

Prisons Act 1995

Homeland Security

Establishes the prison system and Prison Service in Malawi. Regulates prison management, prisoner rights, officer conduct, discipline, and rehabilitation. Includes provisions for medical care, classification, and oversight of prisoners

Malawi • 1995 • Justice

Public Health Act 1948

Malawi, Ministry of Health

This Act amend and consolidate the law regarding the preservation of public health in Malawi. The Act covers the prevention of infectious diseases, provisions for epidemic, sanitation and housing, venereal diseases, water, and food supplies.

Malawi • 1948 • Health

Public Health Act, 1948

Malawi, Ministry of Health

This is an Act amending and consolidating the law regarding the preservation of public health

Malawi • 1948 • Health