Malawi Economic Monitor, May 2018 : Realizing Safety Nets' Potential
This Malawi Economic Monitor (MEM) provides an analysis of economic and structural development issues in Malawi. The aim of the publication is to foster better-informed policy analysis and debate regarding the key challenges that Malawi faces in it...
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okr-10986-298722021-05-25T09:14:45Z Malawi Economic Monitor, May 2018 : Realizing Safety Nets' Potential World Bank SAFETY NETS ECONOMIC GROWTH INFLATION FOOD SECURITY FISCAL TRENDS PUBLIC EXPENDITURE INVESTMENT PRIORITIES DOMESTIC DEBT MONETARY POLICY TOBACCO EXPORTS CURRENT ACCOUNT BANKING BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT POVERTY REDUCTION AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY RISKS CASH TRANSFERS INSTITUTIONAL REFORM This Malawi Economic Monitor (MEM) provides an analysis of economic and structural development issues in Malawi. The aim of the publication is to foster better-informed policy analysis and debate regarding the key challenges that Malawi faces in its endeavor to achieve high rates of stable, inclusive and sustainable economic growth. The MEM consists of two parts: Part 1 presents a review of recent economic developments and a macroeconomic outlook. Part 2 focuses on a special selected topic relevant to Malawi’s development prospects. In this edition, the special topic focuses on Social Safety Nets. Safety nets are playing an increasing role in promoting equity, strengthening resilience, and improving long-term human capital outcomes. There is now robust evidence to demonstrate that social safety nets can be an efficient means to break the cycle of poverty and vulnerability in Malawi. The key messages of this edition of the MEM are about economic recovery and cautious optimism. 2018-06-18T15:51:35Z 2018-06-18T15:51:35Z 2018-05 Report http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/735931527600661308/Malawi-economic-monitor-realizing-safety-nets-potential http://hdl.handle.net/10986/29872 English CC BY 3.0 IGO http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo World Bank Lilongwe, World Bank Economic & Sector Work Economic & Sector Work :: Economic Updates and Modeling Africa Malawi |
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This Malawi Economic Monitor (MEM)
provides an analysis of economic and structural development
issues in Malawi. The aim of the publication is to foster
better-informed policy analysis and debate regarding the key
challenges that Malawi faces in its endeavor to achieve high
rates of stable, inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
The MEM consists of two parts: Part 1 presents a review of
recent economic developments and a macroeconomic outlook.
Part 2 focuses on a special selected topic relevant to
Malawi’s development prospects. In this edition, the special
topic focuses on Social Safety Nets. Safety nets are
playing an increasing role in promoting equity,
strengthening resilience, and improving long-term human
capital outcomes. There is now robust evidence to
demonstrate that social safety nets can be an efficient
means to break the cycle of poverty and vulnerability in
Malawi. The key messages of this edition of the MEM are
about economic recovery and cautious optimism. |
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Malawi Economic Monitor, May 2018 : Realizing Safety Nets' Potential |
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Malawi Economic Monitor, May 2018 : Realizing Safety Nets' Potential |
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Malawi Economic Monitor, May 2018 : Realizing Safety Nets' Potential |
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Lilongwe, World Bank |
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