A Mandate Under Fiscal Strain: An Assessment of the Government of Malawi’s First Year

This report analyses how the Government of Malawi, under the leadership of President Mutharika, has performed in its first year since being inaugurated for its second term. The analysis is drawn from the Malawi Citizens Watch Tracker, which records government actions relating to 462 campaign promises that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) made in its 2025-2030 election manifesto. 

We will be holding an online discussion on 17 November 2026 at 11:00 (CAT) to unpack the findings. The discussion will also provide an opportunity for participants to engage with the researchers in understanding how the tracking and assessment are done, as well as the implications for policy and accountability in Malawi.