Policy Briefs

This analysis grew from two distinct research questions: “Where should Malawi focus its resources to achieve industrialisation?” and “Which policies can effectively address youth unemployment and underemployment?” In considering the challenges and opportunities for both areas, the authors recognised a number of overlaps and common spaces for growth, and as such, the analysis was merged. Malawi’s young workforce participants are reliant on Malawi’s ability to improve industrialisation, without which any amount of skilled labour would remain unused. 

A Cost-Benefit Analysis: Improving industrialisation and youth employment in Malawi