According to the Nyasa Times, the Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) has proposed that 10 percent of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) be allocated specifically to improving education standards at the constituency level. The proposal follows the increase of the CDF to K5 billion in the 2026/2027 national budget. In response to growing structural challenges in public schools, Director of Secondary Education Ruth Samati Kambali stated that the Ministry of Education is advocating for an even higher allocation of 20 percent to tackle issues such as overcrowded classrooms and inadequate sanitation facilities.
Meanwhile, a new Afrobarometer survey released on March 11 details overwhelming public support for inclusive education policies. According to the findings, 92 percent of Malawians believe that girls who become pregnant or have children should be allowed to stay in school and continue their education. Additionally, 60 percent of respondents support the teaching of sex education in schools to help youths make informed decisions.