Malawi’s challenging employment landscape: Any signs of structural transformation? Synopsis
This policy note examines employment patterns for evidence of the extent to which a structural transformation is underway in Malawi. We explore whether Malawi’s labor force shifted out of the subsistence agriculture sector and into the industry and service sectors. To better understand the role of t...
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| author | Baulch, Bob Benson, Todd Erman, Alvina Lifeyo, Yanjanani Mkweta, Priscilla |
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| description | This policy note examines employment patterns for evidence of the extent to which a structural transformation is underway in Malawi. We explore whether Malawi’s labor force shifted out of the subsistence agriculture sector and into the industry and service sectors. To better understand the role of the large youth population in structural transformation, we assess the extent of youth employment in agriculture and in services, and the factors shaping their choices. We conclude with a discussion of how policy can support transformation and job creation for youth. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1473822025-11-06T06:50:14Z Malawi’s challenging employment landscape: Any signs of structural transformation? Synopsis Baulch, Bob Benson, Todd Erman, Alvina Lifeyo, Yanjanani Mkweta, Priscilla rural youth youth employment service industry employment youth population growth agricultural transformation agriculture This policy note examines employment patterns for evidence of the extent to which a structural transformation is underway in Malawi. We explore whether Malawi’s labor force shifted out of the subsistence agriculture sector and into the industry and service sectors. To better understand the role of the large youth population in structural transformation, we assess the extent of youth employment in agriculture and in services, and the factors shaping their choices. We conclude with a discussion of how policy can support transformation and job creation for youth. 2019-05-14 2024-06-21T09:13:46Z 2024-06-21T09:13:46Z Brief https://hdl.handle.net/10568/147382 en https://doi.org/10.2499/p15738coll2.133058 https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198848059.003.0006 Open Access application/pdf International Food Policy Research Institute Baulch, Bob; Benson, Todd; Erman, Alvina; Lifeyo, Yanjanan; Mkweta, Priscilla. 2019. Malawi’s challenging employment landscape: Any signs of structural transformation? Synopsis. MaSSP Policy Note 34. Washington, DC: International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). https://hdl.handle.net/10568/147382 |
| spellingShingle | rural youth youth employment service industry employment youth population growth agricultural transformation agriculture Baulch, Bob Benson, Todd Erman, Alvina Lifeyo, Yanjanani Mkweta, Priscilla Malawi’s challenging employment landscape: Any signs of structural transformation? Synopsis |
| title | Malawi’s challenging employment landscape: Any signs of structural transformation? Synopsis |
| title_full | Malawi’s challenging employment landscape: Any signs of structural transformation? Synopsis |
| title_fullStr | Malawi’s challenging employment landscape: Any signs of structural transformation? Synopsis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Malawi’s challenging employment landscape: Any signs of structural transformation? Synopsis |
| title_short | Malawi’s challenging employment landscape: Any signs of structural transformation? Synopsis |
| title_sort | malawi s challenging employment landscape any signs of structural transformation synopsis |
| topic | rural youth youth employment service industry employment youth population growth agricultural transformation agriculture |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/147382 |
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