Malawi National education sector investment plan 2020-2030

In the Government of Malawi (GoM) development agenda, education has always been one of the national priorities since independence in 1964. Education has constantly been considered as one of the tools for socio- economic development of the nation. After independence, the Government through the American Council of Education conducted a survey to assess and determine the needs of formal education as the basis for improvements in the education sector and this was linked to economic progress from 1964 to 1972. The assessment led to development of the first formal plan (1973-1980) which provided guidance for education development on primary, secondary, teacher education and subsequently technical and vocational training.

The second education sector plan (1985 to 1995) incorporated all levels of formal education. The overall objective of this plan was to consolidate policies so that a proper balance of physical and human resources was maintained at all levels of the education system. From 1995 to 2005, the third formal plan under the Policy and Investment Framework (PIF) guided the education sector development and Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF). Specifically, the PIF aimed at increasing access to educational opportunities for all Malawians at all levels of education and ensuring equitable education system.