LILONGWE - In observance of Malawi’s Population Week 2023, USAID/Malawi congratulates Malawi on the launch of its new National Population Policy. Focused on harnessing the demographic dividend, youth needs, and much more, this new policy takes a critical step toward achieving Malawi 2063 vision by taking a whole-of-society and cross-sectoral approach to addressing population growth.
USAID has supported the Government of Malawi in drafting its third National Population Policy, which will be active until 2030. On Wednesday, July 12, USAID/Malawi’s Acting Mission Director Teresa McGhie joined the government of Malawi officials in launching the policy.
The overall goal of the National Population Policy is "to have a manageable population that has access to adequate, high-quality social services and economic opportunities that can meaningfully contribute to national development." This means that a well managed population will enable the Government to provide adequate and quality social services and economic opportunities for all Malawians so that they meaningfully contribute to national development.
USAID is committed to working with the government of Malawi to secure a future that ensures economic prosperity and accountable governance for all Malawians. Through our programs on health, education, and democracy and human rights, we are helping to build a healthy, educated, and self-reliant population at the center of Malawi 2063. Our work together helps save lives and change lives for good.
