Tackling Energy Poverty
Our Projects / Where we work / Malawi
Our work in Malawi
Despite economic improvements following the election of a new president in 1994, population growth in Malawi is still putting increasing pressure on agricultural lands and HIV/AIDS also continues to pose a major problem for the country. Communication difficulties mean that radio remains the main source of information for most citizens. A programme is being developed to improve Malawi’s infrastructure before financial support, as part of the Millenium Challenge Corporation initiative, can begin.
Sources: CIA World Fact Book, BBC, DFID
Malawi Facts
- Population: 13.2 million (UNDP 2004)
- % of population who live on less than $2 a day: 63%
- Life Expectancy: 45 years
- Adult literacy rate: 64%
- HDI Ranking: 164 out of 177
- % of the population supplied with electricity: 4% (UNDP)
Map
Malawi Projects
Project Photos
Search Site
Read Our Blog
Read the latest about our news and projects around the world
Lifeline Energy Blog >>