Lilongwe: city report

Draws together studies completed by researchers in Lilongwe as part of the African Cities Research Consortium.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
15 April 2025
Country:
Malawi
Document Type:
Working Paper
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
First published:
5 January 2024
Authors:
Brown, D., Manda, M. and Mwalyambwile, T.

Abstract

Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi and its largest city, with a population of around 1 million. Three-quarters of all residents live in informal settlements, characterised by poor-quality housing and living conditions. This paper draws together a set of studies completed by a team of researchers in Lilongwe as part of the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC). The aim of the studies was to understand the political-economic factors that have contributed to Lilongwe’s development problem over time.

This is part of the African Cities Research Consortium programme.

Citation

Brown D and others.’ Lilongwe: city report’ ACRC Working Paper 2024-13, African Cities Research Consortium, The University of Manchester 2024

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