Report

Strengthening parliamentary democracy in SADC countries: Malawi Country Report

“The report begins by providing a brief background of Malawi’s political history
and the main features of parliamentary democracy that have emerged since
1994. In addition, election results, composition of parliament and the electoral
and government systems are presented. The next section provides an overview of
existing structures and channels for disseminating information about parliamentary activities to constituents. The developments undertaken to improve
engagement between parliament and its stakeholders are examined. This is
followed by an analysis of the mechanisms that CSOs use to engage parliament,
highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. An overview of the role, strengths and
weaknesses relating to parliamentary opposition is then presented. Finally, and by
way of conclusion, a summary is provided of the key issues analysed, as well as
tentative recommendations for strengthening engagement between parliament and stakeholders.”