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    Land tenure, farm investments and food production in Malawi

    Chancellor College, University of Malawi, 2006
    The unequal distribution of land in Malawi has been identified as one of the binding constraints on agricultural productivity and production. Most smallholder farmers hold land under customary tenure and own less than one hectare, many being unable to produce adequate food.
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    Human Rights and Gender based violence with special reference to Malawi

    Mzuzu University, 2006
    The author begins by stating that there is rampant accusations and counter accusations among those that have competence in human rights issues. This is particularly true with news reporters. Some sectors of the Malawi society are blaming the news reporters for fuelling the three forms of malpractice (child abuse, rape, and defilement) by making incessant reports in the electronic and print media.
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    Voter apathy in Malawi: a critical appraisal

    Chancellor College, University of Malawi, 2006
    The problem of voter apathy has steadily become a major issue of concern in Malawi since the May 1994 founding democratic elections. While between May 1994 and June 1999, the worry about voter apathy largely pertained to by-elections, the trend has changed altogether following the November 2000 local government elections and the May 2004 general elections.
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    Tobacco Revenue Management: Malawi Case Study

    University of Malawi - The Polytechnic, 2007
    Malawi is a relatively small country in southern Africa bordered by Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique. It has a total area of 118,480 km2, a fifth of which is taken up by Lake Malawi. The climate is subtropical, with a rainy season lasting from November to May.
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    Sources of technical efficiency among smallholder maize farmers in southern Malawi

    Chancellor College, University of Malawi, 2007
    Central to economic activities in Malawi, the agricultural sector accounts for 35 per cent of real gross product. It generates more than 90 per cent of the country’s foreign exchange earnings and provides paid and self-employment to 92 per cent of the population.
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    Gender and Performance of Micro and Small Enterprises in Malawi

    Chancellor College, University of Malawi, 2004
    The role of women in economic development cannot be understated.
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    Curriculum reform and quality higher education in the University of Malawi: a study of the current state of affairs

    Chancellor College, University of Malawi, 2007
    The paper argues that while the University of Malawi is aware of the need to reform in order to respond to national, regional and international pressures on higher education, and to remain competitive in a harsh environment, the pace at which it has moved renders the effort more of an intention.
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    Determining the market share of improved common bean varieties traded in selected markets in Malawi

    Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research, 2007
    This paper reviews the market share of improved bean varieties in Malawi. An assessment of the market share of old improved varieties and new improved varieties that are preferred by the consumers is discussed. The seasonal and regional variations among commonly traded varieties are identified, and alongside the consumers of commonly traded bean varieties.
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    The coverage and utilisation of insecticide treated nets and malaria prevention and treatment practices at the community level in Malawi

    Centre for Social Research, University of Malawi, 2004
    Malaria continues to devastate African countries and it has been estimated that 300 million episodes of clinical malaria occur each year in the African region, although the actual number of cases might be higher than this, as not all cases of malaria are treated in health facilities.
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    The state of intra-party democracy in Malawi: a comparative audit of selected party constitutions

    Eldis Document Store, 2010
    There is a widespread perception that political parties in Malawi are heavily deficient when it comes to intra-party democracy. This study examines, in a comparative perspective at national and international levels, the extent to which the constitutions of six major political parties in Malawi provide for mechanisms for enhancing intra-party democracy.

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