Malawi
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FEATURE
Malawi Public Finance Review Report
Restoring Stability, Rebuilding Trust
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/12/09/malawi-public-finance-review-report

New report examines Malawi's severe fiscal crisis and proposes bold reforms to restore stability, enhance governance, and unlock sustainable economic growth.

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Gateway to Graduation: How Free Wi-Fi is Helping Students Succeed in Malawi
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2025/05/26/gateway-to-graduation-how-free-wi-fi-is-helping-students-succeed-in-afe-malawi
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Digitalizing Malawi to improve access to education, public services, and income opportunities
Results
Digitalizing Malawi to improve access to education, public services, and income opportunities
https://www.worldbank.org/en/results/2025/06/23/digitalizing-afe-malawi-to-improve-access-to-education-public-services-and-income-opportunities
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MWI

BY THE NUMBERS: MALAWI

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OVERVIEW:
MALAWI
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THE LATEST FROM MALAWI

Discover news, blogs, and stories on how the World Bank is driving change and shaping country's future.

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Projects

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See All Results
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PROJECTS & RESULTS

Learn about the projects that are shaping the future of the region and the significant results that demonstrate our commitment to sustainable development

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RESEARCH
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More Research & Publications
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Economic Update
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Malawi Economic Monitor, July 2025: Navigating Uncertainty
Malawi Economic Monitor, July 2025: Navigating Uncertainty
Malawi’s economy is in a deep and protracted crisis marked by elevated inflation, declining living standards, and high rates of food insecurity. Since 2020, Malawi’s economy has experienced a deep and protracted economic crisis.
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/99007b7a-fda6-4d3c-ae63-d34cb004031f
Read Full Report
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/99007b7a-fda6-4d3c-ae63-d34cb004031f
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Public Finance Review: Restoring Stability, Rebuilding Trust
https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/099120725140521030
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Extreme Weather, Extreme Costs: Building Malawi’s Financial Resilience in a Changing Climate
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/73188c2d-3a5b-4b7b-8ba9-2b35d41fb825
Extreme Weather, Extreme Costs: Building Malawi’s Financial Resilience in a Changing Climate
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What Matters for Learning in Malawi?
https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/92b138f9-f4f1-4998-a975-bb4e8436718c
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Country Leadership

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Nathan Belete
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Nathan Belete
Division Director for Malawi, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
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Firas Raad
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Firas Raad
Country Manager for Malawi
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Country Office

Gravity House, Gravity Mall Complex
Africa Unity Avenue
P.O Box 30577
City Center, Lilongwe 3, Malawi
+265-1-770-611

For general information and inquiries

Henry Chimbali
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hchimbali@worldbank.org

For project-related issues and complaints contact malawialert@worldbank.org
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