“The question that is at the core of this report is: where is Malawi, more than 10 years after that decisive referendum? In trying to address this question, we look at three key issues: household socio-economic
changes, social development (including service delivery), and political changes. Before we do so, we need to appreciate some of the key policy shifts that have been taking place since the re-introduction of democracy, for it is in this way that we can better appreciate or assess the changes that may have been brought about thereafter.”