9.4: Gender
The long-term goal is to mainstream gender in the national development process to enhance equal participation of both sexes
for sustainable development.
Other Information:
Gender issues are an integral part of the overall national development agenda. Gender inequalities in accessing productive
resources, development opportunities and decision making affect economic growth and development. The Gender Development Index
for Malawi of 0.374 indicates that large disparities between men and women exist. Women who constitute about 51 percent of
the population are marginalized in social and economic spheres such that they are unable to effectively contribute to social,
economic and political development of Malawi. Education is a key factor for women empowerment. However women tend to have
lower education levels than men leading to their lower participation in many areas of development. The main challenges are
social/cultural factors, limited access to means of production, and limited participation in social and economic activities.
The abuse of human rights or gender-based violence is tilted towards women and children and has accelerated other factors
in their disfavour such as spread of HIV and AIDS.. In addition, the coordination and implementation of gender related policies
is weak in Malawi... Medium-term Expected Outcome: The expected medium term outcome is reduced gender inequality. Key Strategies:
Gender is not a stand-alone subject, as such achievement of Government's goals and outcomes will very much depend on mainstreaming
gender issues in all the other sectors. Main strategies include:
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