The 2023 Child Multi- Dimensional Poverty Report has revealed that nearly 70 percent of children in the country are multi-dimensionally poor, with children in rural areas bearing the brunt.
The report also shows that the Central Region has the highest population of multi-dimensionally poor children than other regions.
Speaking to MIJ Online, Shelton Kanyanda commissioner for National Statical Office (NSO) said most these children are those that live in rural areas and are facing challenges in Health, education, water good sanitation and among others.
However, Patrick Zimpita a representative from minister of Finance and economic said the report is vital instrument to understand and eradicate the structural roots of poverty in Malawi by reintroducing food programme in schools, supporting girl child education and promotion of social cash transfer progamme
Zimpita also highlighted that the report is will enable government to design targeted interventions and policies to address child deprivation.
