Almami Cyllah, IFES Regional Director for Africa, Comments on Today's Malawian Election:

May 19, 2009

"The democratic wind that is blowing through Africa has as a byproduct very close contested elections in the recent past. Malawi is one of the countries that are witnessing very tight elections. Opposition parties formed a coalition in the effort to defeat the incumbent President. The challenge to the Malawian authorities and opposition parties alike is how they will receive and react to the final results of today's elections once announced."

The final results are expected on Thursday

Elections

"Following the Money" - How the Media Can Strengthen Government Integrity in Malawi

February 01, 2007

As the sun dips toward the horizon, journalist Augustine Mulomole starts to realize he has been stood up. With his deadline approaching, I encourage him to call the elusive spokeswoman for the water board

Civil Society

Training Helps Journalists Expose Corruption in Malawi

December 20, 2006

The United States Government's Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) initiative recently concluded training for more than 30 Malawian journalists on investigative and corruption reporting.

Civil Society

State of the Judiciary: Malawi 2003

April 01, 2004

This State of the Judiciary Report for Malawi was written by Edge Kanyongolo, J.D., L.L.M., Ph.D., a Malawian law professor with broad expertise in constitutional law, media law and human rights. Edge Kanyongolo has served as facilitator and presenter in many symposia, workshops and conferences on constitutional issues, human rights and civil liberties in Malawi and other African countries. He has worked as a consultant for UN agencies, bilateral donors, non-governmental organizations and others and has participated in the development and implementation of various development and Rule of Law programs in Malawi. This State of the Judiciary Report for Malawi was edited by Keith Henderson, IFES Senior Rule of Law Advisor, and Violaine Autheman, IFES Rule of Law Advisor, who are the authors of the Executive Summary and of Chapter 1 of this Report. They are also responsible for the analytical conclusions in the tables which attempt to evaluate the level of compliance with the Judicial Integrity Principles, included in the Executive Summary and in Annex 2.

Rule of Law

IFES Election Report: Malawi An Overview of the 1999 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections, July 30, 1999

July 30, 1999

This IFES Election Report was conducted in July 1999 in Malawi.  The report discusses the role IFES played in facilitating the election, the legal and constitutional issues, management of the elections and election day set-up/observations.

Election Observation, Elections, Civil Society, Election Procedures, Electoral Systems

Report on Issues in Preparation for the 1999 General Elections in Malawi, 14 February 1998

February 14, 1998

This report on preparation issues for the 1999 general elections in Malawi provides multiple recommendations, comments and concerns for the elections.  The report discusses the electoral commission, voter registration/constituency boundaries and the general election calendar.

Elections, Democracy Assistance, Election Management, Election Procedures, Electoral Systems

Chisankho cha padera

January 1996

Election Procedures, Election Law, Election Management, Civil Society, Elections

Malawi Electoral Commission By-Elections

January 1996

This newsletter, published by the Malawi Electoral Commission in preparation for the By-elections in November 1996, discusses voter registration, candidate registration, duties of representatives, and role of the media.  It also encourages voters to make informed choices.

Election Procedures, Election Law, Election Management, Civil Society, Elections

Malawi: Strengthening Democratic Institutions - Final Activity Report

May 31, 1995

This report focuses on the second phase of project activities in Malawi, specifically, IFES efforts at strengthening democratic institutions in the country.  The goal of the project was the creation of a permanent, independent election administration organ, which would become part of the Malawian civil and governance sector.

Political Parties, Elections, Election Management, Civil Society

IFES Technical Assistance Project: Malawi Final Activity Report

August 1994

This report summarizes the technical assistance project in Malawi.  The report focuses on election preparation activities, including voter registration, election administration and observation. 

Election Observation, Elections, Civil Society, Democracy Assistance, Election Management