Improving education can alleviate poverty in Malawi
Weak infrastructure, poor hygiene and low teaching quality have decreased the quality of education in Malawi since 1994 when primary school became free. Malawi, one of the least developed countries in the world, has also been ranked as one of the lowest-performing nations for literacy in sub-Saharan Africa.
With GPE declaring that investing resources in proper preschool opportunities is one of the most cost-effective commitments a country can make, Malawi can move toward development by creating a strong foundation for young children. With greater government involvement and international organizations supporting the nation, education in Malawi has the potential to improve in coming years.