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.
| ISBN: | 9781786995865 |
| Publication date: | 29th October 2020 |
| Author: | Matthias Giessen University, Germany Rompel |
| Publisher: | Zed Books Ltd an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 216 pages |
| Series: | Politics and Development in Contemporary Africa |
| Genres: |
Development studies Poverty and precarity Political science and theory Political structures: democracy Development economics and emerging economies Agriculture, agribusiness and food production industries |