Reducing Inequality and Poverty in Malawi: Policy Analyses and Options

This report examines the role of economic and social policies in understanding the evolution of inequality and poverty in Malawi over the past three decades. Emphasizing the centrality of policy choices in addressing inequality, the report indicates that most of the key policies that Malawi has been implementing have contributed to reducing income inequality. However, their efficacy is being eroded by several factors including policy incoherence and infrastructure gaps.