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 National Engage Video

Malawi’s Pathway to A Demographic Dividend

Malawi RAPID Booklet

Does Contraception Use Always Lead to Lower Fertility? The Case of Malawi

Malawi RAPID Brief 2012 (English)

Malawi RAPID Brief 2012 (Chichewa)

Peace In My Home, Peace in My Country: Informing Malawi’s National Response to Intimate Partner Violence

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

Kubereka Mwanzeru, Unakubala ndi Chiwerengero Cha Anthu M’dziko: Buku Lounikira Alangizi a Mabanja Achikatolika

Kusinthikha kwa Matupi a Achinyamata Achisodzera Akamakula (Christian)

Malawians Together: Faith, Population, and Development (English)

Mawu a Anthu Okhulupilira: Ndondomeko za Atsogoleri a Mipingo Ya Chikhristu pa za Chiwerengero Cha Anthu ndi Kulera

Responsible Procreation, Parenthood and Population: A Guide for Catholic Marriage Counsellors

2.2 Islamic:

Mawu a Anthu Okhulupilira: Ndondomeko za Atsogoleri a Chisilamu pa Nkhani za Chiwerengero Cha Anthu ndi Kulera

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 Fact Sheet

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

Cost-Effectiveness of Integrating PMTCT and MNCH Services An Application of the LiST Model for Malawi, Mozambique, and Uganda

5. Youth

 

Youth Friendly Health Services in Malawi: Do youth know of and use these services?

Youth-Friendly Health Services in Malawi: How Does the YFHS Program Performance Match Up to National Standards?

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