The latest Sustainable Development Goals review reports have observed that Malawi continues to face major challenges in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The disclosure was made during the dissemination of the SDG Comprehensive Review Report and the Country-Led SDG Evaluation Report for Malawi.
The reports show that poverty reduction remains slow, with 47.3 percent of the population living below the national poverty line in 2025.
The labour market also remains a major concern, as only 38.8 percent of the working-age population is employed, while 91.5 percent of workers are engaged in informal employment.
The reports further show that more than 97 percent of households rely on firewood and charcoal for cooking, while 84.2 percent of communities have experienced disasters over the past three years.
Access to justice also remains a challenge, with only 29.4 percent of people who experience human rights violations reporting them. In addition, only 34.5 percent of citizens believe that laws are applied equally.
However, the reports show that Malawi has made significant progress in water and sanitation and health, while moderate progress has been made in literacy, nutrition and agricultural productivity.
Reacting to the reports, Justin Saidi Chief Secretary to the Government said they provide an opportunity to take stock of the progress made and learn from past experiences to achieve the country’s development objectives.
Meanwhile, Rebecca Adda-Dontoh United Nations Resident Coordinator has called for increased investment in climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, social protection and institutional capacity to accelerate progress towards achieving the SDGs.