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This report analyzes the nexus between Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) technology and youth employment in Ghana. While Ghana has a large youth population and various green policy frameworks, the report finds a severe disconnect between policy intent and the practical realities of start-ups. Key barriers include low awareness of the National Green Jobs Strategy, burdensome business registration, high employee attrition, and significant funding gaps. Despite these challenges, the report highlights the strong integration of Indigenous Knowledge in local innovations and recommends urgent policy updates, simplified tax incentives, and targeted support for women in the sector.

This report presents the results of Malawi's first National Crime Victimisation Survey, conducted between May and July 2003. The survey of 6,861 respondents reveals that while violent crime is relatively uncommon, property crimes—specifically crop and livestock theft—are prevalent and closely linked to food shortages and poverty, termed 'crimes of need'. The document also examines public perceptions of safety, the performance of the police and courts, and the role of community-based security groups.

This report section presents findings from the Malawi National Crime Victimisation Survey regarding public and victim perceptions of who commits crimes and the motivations behind them. It highlights a strong belief that crime is committed by local residents and driven by economic necessity, while noting a lack of xenophobic perceptions regarding criminal activity.

This report section details the results of the Malawi National Crime Victimisation Survey regarding public perceptions of the police and the courts. Despite significant barriers to physical access and low visibility of uniformed officers, the majority of respondents expressed high levels of trust and satisfaction with both institutions. The report notes that these perceptions may be influenced by the political transition in Malawi and the identity of the survey enumerators.

This report section details public perceptions of crime prevention and safety in Malawi, based on the Malawi National Crime Victimisation Survey. It highlights a strong public preference for punitive law enforcement, the prevalence of community-based protection groups, high levels of social cohesion, and low awareness of formal initiatives like Community Police Forums and victim support services.

The Integrated Energy Plan (IEP) for Malawi outlines a geospatial strategy to achieve universal electricity access by 2030. The plan identifies a need to grow from 750,000 current household connections to 5.5 million by 2030, utilizing a mix of grid densification, grid expansion, mini-grids, and solar home systems (SHS). The report emphasizes the need for lower-cost rural construction standards and international competitive bidding to reduce the significant financing requirements for the national grid.