Effects of Electoral Systems on Political Party Strategies: the Comparative Study of Dpp and Mcp in Malawi’s 2019 and 2020 Presidential Elections

This study examines the impact of Malawi’s transition from a First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) electoral system to the 50+1 majority system on the strategic behaviours of major political parties, specifically the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), during the 2019 and 2020 Presidential elections. The research focuses... Read more   

School: School of Law, Economics and Government

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2025

Author: Mtonga, Wanangwa Charles Supervisor(s): Augustin Magolowondo

Youth and Party Politics in Malawi

The study examined the status of youth participation in political parties in Malawi and the focus was on the political party policies that enhance youth participation, the motivations of the youth in joining political parties, challenges that the youth face in political parties and youth career prospects in Malawi`s party politics. It used the q... Read more   

School: School of Law, Economics and Government

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2021

Author: Numeri, Gift Supervisor(s): Augustin Magolowondo

Democratic Deficit in Foreign Policy? Analysis of Key Factors That Determine Civil Society Participation in the Formulation and Implementation of Foreign Policy in Malawi

The process of democracy consolidation in many African countries since the early 1990s, has deepened with popular voices from civil society. Although civil society organizations (CSOs) come in different shapes and formations, the democratization process has very much benefited from a category of CSOs that work in the advocacy sector. Civil socie... Read more   

School: School of Law, Economics and Government

Research type: Master Thesis     Issue year: 2021

Author: Bamusi, Mavuto Supervisor(s): Augustin Magolowondo