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Short-form, plain-language findings from CSR's research — including Afrobarometer survey dispatches — published ahead of full reports.

Malawians say Constituency Development Fund benefits politicians most, should be managed by local committees Dispatch

27 May 2025

Malawians say Constituency Development Fund benefits politicians most, should be managed by local committees

Most citizens familiar with CDF welcome increased funding for community development.

Diverson Chirwa, Witness Tapani Alfonso
Amid growing food insecurity, Malawians favour alternatives to Affordable Inputs Programme Dispatch

10 February 2025

Amid growing food insecurity, Malawians favour alternatives to Affordable Inputs Programme

Strong majority favour providing inputs loans through farmers’ clubs.

Witness Tapani Alfonso, Maxton Tsoka
Malawi youth agenda faces priority of ‘wisdom of the elders’ and limited political participation Dispatch

29 March 2023

Malawi youth agenda faces priority of ‘wisdom of the elders’ and limited political participation

Young citizens aren’t pushing for a seat at the decision-making table.

Witness Tapani Alfonso, Joseph J. Chunga