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This research investigates the effects of domestic debt on financial market development in Malawi over the period 1981-2021.The study employed the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model by Pesaran and Shin (1999) to account for short and long- term effects. The results show evidence of a negative impact of domestic debt on financial market ... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kasamba, Mphatso Lucy Olivia Supervisor(s): Spy MunthaliThis study investigates the threshold effects of public debt on economic growth in Malawi. This has been achieved using the time series from 1984 to 2022. By employing the Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag model and the Threshold Type Non-linear model, the study finds that the optimal threshold level for Malawi stands at 35% of Debt to GDP ratio. ... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kamaliza, Kondwani Supervisor(s): Spy MunthaliThis study is an exploration of the implementation of the student discipline policy in public and mission secondary schools in Malawi. The main research question in the study was ‘how does the implementation of the discipline policy compare between public schools and mission secondary schools? The available studies do not distinguish between wha... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Dembo, Janet Supervisor(s): Foster GondweMonetary policies are pivotal in influencing income inequality within a country, with the potential to either exacerbate or alleviate economic disparities. A review of literature in Malawi and sub-Saharan countries shows that there needs to be more literature on the subject matter to formulate substantive policies to move a large percentage of t... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Chiwowa, Cephus Chakuchanya Supervisor(s): Farai ChigaruPoverty is increasing in Sub-Saharan Africa at a dire rate. It is projected that 90% of the poor will exist in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030. Developing countries have long since adopted export-led growth strategies to enhance economic growth, consequently alleviating poverty. However, exports in developing countries continue being marginalized; ex... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Banda, Tadala Supervisor(s): Farai ChigaruThe primary aim of this study was to compare the cost-efficiency of two public procurement models namely community contracting and commercial contracting in Malawi during the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizing evidence from the construction of school blocks during this period, the study was motivated by the notable use of the community contracting mod... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Banda, Edward Chileka Supervisor(s): Gowokani ChirwaThis paper aims to assess the disaggregated effects of occupation categories on fertility in Malawi. The interplay between intermediate and proximate determinants of fertility provides variation of fertility levels among women in various occupation categories. A Negative Binomial Regression model is thus applied to the 2015-16 Malawi Demographic... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Labana, Simeon Alie Supervisor(s): Jacob MazalaleCash transfer studies have focused much on the economic dimensions of the programmes as an indication of their capacity to combat poverty and vulnerabilities with little attention directed to their implications on gender relations especially in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Using a qualitative research methodology, the study examined the implication... Read more
School: School of Law, Economics and Government
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Chilala, Kelvin Ryan Sydney Supervisor(s): Patrick KambewaSpecific challenges faced by learners, particularly children and teenagers, require dedicated care and support. However, there was limited research on how secondary schools in Malawi, especially boarding schools, achieve the objective of care and support in relation to the HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy. Therefore, this study explored the experiences... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Nthenda, Madalitso Supervisor(s): Foster GondweMalawi is grappling with a number of social problems including teenage pregnancy, HIV/AIDS and child abuse. In order to address these problems, the Government implemented a curriculum intervention strategy; integrating Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) concepts into Life Skills as a subject in primary schools. SRH concepts are important becau... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Melamela, Benedicto Mackington Supervisor(s): Annie Chiponda , Esthery Dembo KunkwenzuDespite having many factors that influence students’ attitude towards Technical, Entrepreneurial and Vocational Education and Training (TEVET), education policies outshine all because education policies are regarded as statements of action to be preferred in generation of solutions to address the identified problems (Peters, 1999). Education pol... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Nyirongo, Aaron Supervisor(s): Tiffany BandaThe study examined the quality of 2020 MSCE English Paper I, specifically in relation to the three key parameters of Item Response Theory (IRT) by computing and analyzing the item-difficulty parameter, item-discrimination parameter and pseudo-guessing parameter of the test items using the 3 Parametric Logistic Model. In 2020 MSCE examinations, c... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Mukoko, Christina Supervisor(s): Symon WinikoThe study applies Metz’s theory of Ubuntu as an antidote to corruption in Malawi. It argues that Metz’s theory is key in curbing corruption in Malawi. Due to its emphasis on the community (social harmony) and other-regarding virtues, it clarifies the need for community involvement in fighting against corruption and promoting Ubuntu values. Ubunt... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kapalamula, Adriano Francisco Supervisor(s): Boniface Tamani , Grivas Muchineripi KayangeGlobally, the need to understand the interplay between educational inputs and academic outcomes in secondary education is important for enhancing quality education. This study explores the impact of various educational inputs on student performance in the MSCE across secondary schools in Mangochi District. Ten schools were sampled, including CDS... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kachale, Gracian Sangulukani Supervisor(s): Elias MwakilamaThis study is about the history of psychiatry in Malawi from the 1930s to 2020. The study uncovers the major reforms and developments that this field has witnessed from a historical perspective. The study argues that despite some reforms and policies being introduced in the field of psychiatry, the field remains colonized. This can be observed t... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kumwenda, Kondwani AstonThis research explored the perceptions of parents and teachers on parental involvement in the development and implementation of Individualised Education Plan (IEP) for learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Existing studies have predominantly focused on either parents' perspectives or teachers' perspectives separately, providing a fragme... Read more
School: School of Education
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Ngwiransonga, Felix Hermes Supervisor(s): Elizabeth Kamchedzera , Chikumbutso ManthaluDeveloping countries, especially in Africa are undergoing dramatic urban growth through Large-scale-urban Developments (LUDs) with different global actors contributing to African urban development. The Chinese in particular have played an active role in financing and construction of LUDs. To understand how LUD projects are implemented in African... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Njanji, Lisa Supervisor(s): Evance Mwathunga , Jennifer RobinsonFish provides high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins and minerals crucial for human health. This study evaluated the effects of seasonal variation and processing methods on the proximate and mineral composition, and fat quality of L. gossei fish species from Lake Malawi, using the AOAC and Wijis’ methods for iodine val... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kachingwe, Mayeso Sabola Supervisor(s): Victoria Ndolo , Placid MpeketuraSolid waste disposal is an essential component of any waste management system; however, locating appropriate solid waste disposal sites is regarded as the primary issue in solid waste management. Disposal site selection is a step-by-step process in which environmental, engineering, and economic criteria are applied successively. This research ai... Read more
School: School of Natural and Applied Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Kalisha, Stephen Mandiza Supervisor(s): Kondwani Godwin MunthaliThis study evaluated the impact of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s Cornerstone Prison Ministry in Malawi. It examined the intersection between Hebrews 13:1-3 and Matthew 25:36, as biblical foundations of prison ministry emphasizing on compassion, solidarity, and spiritual care for prisoners. The research also explored prisoners' motives for p... Read more
School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Research type: Master Thesis Issue year: 2024
Author: Solomon, Thokozani Jackson Supervisor(s): Jones Mawerenga