University of Malawi
Centre for Social Research
About the Centre
About CSR
Mandate, mission & history
Management & Board
Leadership and governance
Strategic Plan
Our direction and priorities
About Zomba
Our home city
The Centre
Established in 1979, the Centre for Social Research is the University of Malawi's applied social science research arm, based in Zomba.
Our People
Core Staff
Research faculty & fellows
Interns
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Research Themes
Poverty & Sustainable Livelihoods
Social protection & economic wellbeing
Democracy & Governance
Elections, accountability & institutions
Public Health
Health systems, behaviour & wellbeing
Youth, Gender & Disability
Inclusion, equity & empowerment
Library & Outreach
Documentation Unit & public engagement
About Research
CSR's research is modelled on four thematic research programmes reflecting issues of critical importance to Malawi, as guided by MGDS III, the 2030 SDGs, and the Malawi 2063 vision.
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Opportunities
Consultancy
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Training
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JOSEPH J. CHUNGA · 2024
PROF ALISTER MUNTHALI, PHD · 2022
THOKOZANI ELVIS CHISALE · 2023