Socio-economic aspects of female-headed households and rural development: with special reference to the Phalombe area of Southern Malawi

Aim of this study was to document incidene and extent of poverty among female-headed households in rural Malawi; investigate the possible causes of poverty among female-headed households and suggest remedial policies

The impact of demographic changes on rural development in Malawi

The analysis has indicated that in the situation under review; rapid population growth has resulted in pressure on the land which in turn has meant low productivity in the smallholder sector