Malawi: Economy, Society and Political Affairs

Malawi: Economy, Society and Political Affairs
ISBN-10
1786995883
ISBN-13
9781786995889
Series
Malawi
Category
Social Science
Pages
217
Language
English
Published
2020-10-29
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Authors
Reimer Gronemeyer, Matthias Rompel

Description

Malawi is one of the poorest countries on the globe. Subsistence agriculture remains at the very heart of its social fabric, and also lies at the root of its tremendous poverty. Yet while Malawi is among the worst performers in terms of per capita income and infant mortality, it is also a surprising leader in other areas (such as freedom of the press), has enjoyed over fifty years of relative stability since independence, and still holds great potential for economic development. Bringing together some of the leading experts on the country, this collection offers a comprehensive introduction to contemporary Malawi, encompassing its economy, culture, and politics. An invaluable resource for scholars and development professionals alike, the book assesses the root causes of Malawi's impoverishment, and also offers insight into how the country might break out of its development impasse.

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