Malawi Education Sector Plans 2008-2017

The beginning of education planning in Malawi dates back to 1964, at independence, when the Government of Malawi contacted the American Council of Education to conduct a survey and thereafter advance approaches (plans) for attaining certain targets besides stating financial commitments and new projects. The survey’s main objective was to determine Malawi’s education needs for social and economic progress. The survey, which assessed all levels of formal education, influenced the development of Malawi from 1964 until 1972 and subsequent planning exercises up to 1994.