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RAPID: Estimating the Impact of Population Growth on Development in Malawi

Malawi is experiencing rapid population growth—a growth trend that will significantly affect the country’s ability to meet basic needs such as those related to health, education, economy, and agriculture. This growth trend will also create challenges related to urbanization and infrastructure, including clean water and electricity. Formulating policies and programs to help Malawians access voluntary family planning services and meet their reproductive intentions will help decrease the fertility rate and slow population growth. Results from a 2017 application of the Resources for the Awareness of Population Impacts on Development (RAPID) model show how the country would be influenced by a reduction in the fertility rate (from 4.4 children per woman in 2015 to 2.3 in 2050) and illustrate the need for strong programs and policies to enable slower population growth and greater socio-economic development for Malawi. In addition to the national-level results provided in the publications below, posters are available that highlight the benefits of slower population growth in each of Malawi’s districts.

RAPID: Estimating the Impact of Population Growth on Development in Malawi
RAPID: Estimating the Impact of Population Growth on Development in Malawi

Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development and University of Malawi, Chancellor College. 2017. RAPID: Estimating the Impact of Population Growth on Development in Malawi. Lilongwe: Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development. USAID DEC: PA-00N-87Z
English PDF 3113.5 kbJanuary 2018

Linking Population and Development in Malawi: Using the RAPID Model to Plan for Our Future
Linking Population and Development in Malawi: Using the RAPID Model to Plan for Our Future

Republic of Malawi and University of Malawi. 2017. Linking Population and Development in Malawi: Using the RAPID Model to Plan for Our Future. Lilongwe: Republic of Malawi. USAID DEC: PA-00S-TKX
English PDF 1405.7 kbJanuary 2018

Kugwirizana Komwe Kulipo Pakati pa Chiwerengero cha Anthu ndi Chitukuko m’Malawi
Kugwirizana Komwe Kulipo Pakati pa Chiwerengero cha Anthu ndi Chitukuko m’Malawi

Republic of Malawi and University of Malawi. 2017. Kugwirizana Komwe Kulipo Pakati pa Chiwerengero cha Anthu ndi Chitukuko m’Malawi. Lilongwe: Republic of Malawi. USAID DEC: PA-00S-TM1
Chichewa PDF 808.4 kbJanuary 2018

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Health Policy Plus (HP+) is a seven-year cooperative agreement funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development under Agreement No. AID-OAA-A-15-00051, beginning August 28, 2015. HP+ is implemented by Palladium, in collaboration with Avenir Health, Futures Group Global Outreach, Plan International USA, Population Reference Bureau, RTI International, ThinkWell, and the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood.

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