The Gender Minister worries about poor community involvement in local projects across Malawi. Jean Sendeza points to misunderstood democratic ideas that created a reliance on cash payments before citizens' help with public works. Many refuse to fix roads or maintain schools unless paid first.
The government launched Community Development Month this May to address these problems. During these weeks, officials want people to join construction projects and learn useful skills without payment. The program aims to rebuild the self-help attitude that existed before multi-party politics changed public expectations.
Sendeza believes this effort supports national goals in the Malawi 2063 long-term plan. Various groups will work together on community projects throughout May. Government staff, religious leaders, village chiefs, media teams, and everyday citizens should share resources and knowledge to improve their areas independently.
The government launched Community Development Month this May to address these problems. During these weeks, officials want people to join construction projects and learn useful skills without payment. The program aims to rebuild the self-help attitude that existed before multi-party politics changed public expectations.
Sendeza believes this effort supports national goals in the Malawi 2063 long-term plan. Various groups will work together on community projects throughout May. Government staff, religious leaders, village chiefs, media teams, and everyday citizens should share resources and knowledge to improve their areas independently.
