Malawi Household Economy Analysis (HEA) Livelihoods Baseline Profiles (May 2025)

This report presents the findings from four HEA livelihoods baseline profiles. These profiles were completed in 2024, updating the previous baselines from 2015. They cover the following four livelihood zones: Lake Chilwa Phalombe Plains MW 04, Lower Shire Valley MW 05, Middle Shire ValleyMW06, and Shire highlands MW 14. For each livelihood zone, the report presents an overview of the main wealth groups; markets; households’ main food, income and expenditure sources; households’ coping strategies; and main hazards. The report also makes suggestions for development initiatives.