Resources and Publications
Various government sectors and development partners have produced various resources that support issues around population and development. These materials touch on several thematic areas that promote population as a crosscutting development agenda. The publications and resources page is a repository for these materials.
They are categorized as policy, advocacy and communication, faith and community, environment, research, and youth.
1. Advocacy and Communication
Malawi National Communication and Advocacy Strategy for Population and Development (2012 – 2016)
National Communication and Advocacy Strategy for Population and Development (brochure)
National Population Policy (brochure)
Achieving the MDGs In Malawi: The Contribution of Family Planning and FP2020 Goals
A Vision for the Health and Well-Being of Malawi’s Young People
Benefits of Meeting the Contraceptive Needs for Malawian Women
Health Budget Advocacy: A Guide for Civil Society in Malawi
Malawi’s Pathway to A Demographic Dividend
Does Contraception Use Always Lead to Lower Fertility? The Case of Malawi
Malawi RAPID Brief 2012 (English)
Malawi RAPID Brief 2012 (Chichewa)
Why Population Matters to Malawi’s Development (Primer)
Communique on the National Conference on Population and Development (2016)
2. Faith community
2.1 Christian:
Amalawi Ogwirizana: Chikhulupiriro, Chiwerengero cha anthu, ndi Chitukuko
Chikhirisitu Pa Nkhani Ya Kulera M’banja brochure (protestants)
Chikhirisitu Pa Nkhani Ya Kulera M’banja brochure (Catholics)
Faithful Voices: Christian Leaders’ Advocacy Guide on Population and Family Planning
Kusinthikha kwa Matupi a Achinyamata Achisodzera Akamakula (Christian)
Malawians Together: Faith, Population, and Development (English)
Responsible Procreation, Parenthood and Population: A Guide for Catholic Marriage Counsellors
2.2 Islamic:
Resolutions on Family Planning, HIV and AIDS, and Islam
Kusinthikha kwa Matupi a Achinyamata Achisodzera Akamakula (Muslim)
Faithful Voices: Muslim Leaders’ Advocacy Guide on Population and Family Planning
Islamic Teachings on Family Planning and HIV
2.3 Interfaith:
Youth Faith Plus Training Manual
3. Environment
- Malawi National Climate Change Policy (2012)
- Malawi is a signatory to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). A global treaty with over 90 countries as parties.
- A National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) was developed in 2006 to respond to climate change. The NAPA recognizes rapid population growth and links to agriculture.
4. Research
Family Planning and HIV Integration in Malawi: A Policy and Systems-Level Analysis (poster)
Malawi Demographic Dividend Study Report
Malawi Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), 2015 Report
Malawi Demographic and Health Survey (DHS), 2015/16 Key findings
2008 Population and Housing Census Main Report
Malawi Demographic and Health Survey 2010 (DHS) report
Malawi Demographic and Health Survey 2004 (DHS) report
Malawi Demographic and Health Survey 2000 (DHS) report
Malawi Demographic and Health Survey 1992 (DHS) report
Malawi 2010-2011 Third Integrated Household Survey (IHS-3)
Estimating the Costs of Nonintegrated and Integrated Family Planning and HIV Facility Services
Family Planning and HIV Integration in Malawi: Stakeholder Interviews: A Policy Review
Family Planning and HIV Integration in Malawi: Stakeholder Interviews
Gender-Based Violence in Malawi: A Literature Review to Inform the National Response
Inconsistencies in the Total Fertility Rate and Contraceptive Prevalence Rate in Malawi
Fact Sheets and briefs
Malawi DHS, 2010 – HIV Fact Sheet
Malawi Population Data Sheet 2012
Malawi MDG Endline Survey Key Findings Report
Benefits of Meeting the Contraceptive Needs for Malawian Women
Family Planning and HIV Integration in Malawi: A Policy and Systems-Level Analysis (poster)
Does Contraception Use Always Lead to Lower Fertility? The Case of Malawi
Malawi’s Pathway to a Demographic DividenDistrict-Specific Fact Sheets (Click here)
Other Related Reports
Journal Articles on Malawian Studies on Family Planning, Reproductive Health and HIV-AIDS
Slowing Population Growth in Malawi – Stakeholder Analysis 2012
Lessons from the Recent Rise in Use of Family Planning in Malawi
5. Youth
Youth Friendly Health Services in Malawi: Do youth know of and use these services?
Youth-Friendly Health Services in Malawi: Young People’s Sexual Experiences
Youth Faith Plus Training Manual
A Vision for the Health and Well-Being of Malawi’s Young People
Fact sheets:
Youth Friendly Health Services in Malawi: Do youth know of and use these services?
Youth-Friendly Health Services in Malawi: Young People’s Sexual Experiences
A Vision for the Health and Wellbeing of Malawi’s Young People
Trends and Differentials in Adolescent Reproductive Behavior in Sub-Saharan Africa
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