2007 Assessment

This peer-reviewed country report includes:

Integrity Indicators Scorecard: Scores, scoring criteria, commentary, references, and peer review perspectives for more than 300 Integrity Indicators.

Reporter's Notebook: An on-the-ground look at corruption and integrity from a leading local journalist.

Corruption Timeline: Ten years of political context to today's corruption and integrity issues.

Country Facts: Statistical context for each country.

Malawi has a legal framework that exceeds many Western nations. Actual implementation of these laws, however, is difficult, particularly in the crucial areas of government accountability (executive, legislative, judicial) and the civil service. Malawi has no laws regulating political financing with regard to contributions to political parties; no limits on individual contributions; and no limits on corporate donations or party expenditures. Moreover, there is no requirement for disclosure of donations or audits of political parties or candidates. Media is generally free, but unequal or unfair media coverage for parties and candidates during the most recent election cycle, as well as a lack of equitable access to state-owned media outlets are causes for concern. State-owned enterprises, the police and the national audit agency are other areas of concern.