Malawi

Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa

People
Connectivity
Government
Regulation
Economy
Digital Public Infrastructure
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Pillar scores

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People
1.32

Stage 2: Opportunistic

Limited literacy: Digital gap, basic use.

  • Skills and Literacy

    2.14

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Elective: Basic skills widespread, optional school learning.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Usage and Adoption

    0.8

    Stage 1: Basic

    Basic: Tech for leisure, low access and adoption.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Culture Norms

    1.11

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Tolerant: Tech as last resort.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Civic Engagement

    1.24

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Volunteerism: Tech aids activism, accountability via volunteers.

    100% Data Availability

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Connectivity
1.68

Stage 2: Opportunistic

Basic quality, limited access.

  • Physical Infrastructure

    1.61

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Inaccessible: Basic quality, selective coverage.

    75% Data Availability

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  • Access Enablers

    1.76

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Restricted: Lower tech access, systemic barriers.

    100% Data Availability

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Government
2.38

Stage 3: Systematic

Shared vision, limited funds, strategic planning.

  • Leadership and Strategy

    3.44

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Strategic: Inclusive vision, some shared adoption.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Implementation Capacity and Systems

    3

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Integrated: Widespread skills, central strategy, metrics-driven.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Digital Public Services and Platforms

    1.05

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Digitization: Basic digital tools, in-person main.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Open Government

    2.02

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Transparent: Regular info sharing, some stakeholder input.

    100% Data Availability

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Regulation
2.71

Stage 3: Systematic

Established: Substantive digital laws, weak enforcement.

  • Data and Privacy

    0.84

    Stage 1: Basic

    No recognition: No data protection, access barriers.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Emerging Technologies

    1.43

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Regulate & forget: Uniform reg., no impact assessment.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Fair Market Competition

    2.52

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Recognition: Licensing promotes competition, balanced prices.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Cybersecurity

    3.34

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Promotion: Budget support, growing practice.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Consumer Protection

    4.56

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Dynamic Legal Framework: Strong watchdog, tailored legislation, price monitoring.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Human Rights

    3.6

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Resourced: Legal resources, intl. standards.

    100% Data Availability

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Economy
0.73

Stage 1: Basic

Limited integration: Traditional finance, low tech business.

  • Business

    1.69

    Stage 2: Opportunistic

    Developing: Moderate tech, sector-specific conditions.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Financial Services

    0.62

    Stage 1: Basic

    Emerging: Primarily physical access to financial services.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Innovation Ecosystem

    0.63

    Stage 1: Basic

    Stagnant: Limited graduates, outdated curriculum, lack of engagement.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Standards Of Responsibility

    0

    Stage 1: Basic

    Unaware: Lack of awareness about ethical standards in digital services.

    100% Data Availability

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Digital Public Infrastructure
3.25

Stage 4: Differentiating

Integrated IDs, digital wallets, accessible data.

  • Payments

    3.34

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Differentiating: Decoupled payments, digital wallets.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Identification

    3.55

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Integrated: Govt-business linked IDs, data protection.

    100% Data Availability

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  • Data Exchange

    2.86

    Stage 3: Systematic

    Online: Central data, info systems, infrastructure.

    100% Data Availability

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Digital Rights Dashboard

Cross-Cutting Indicators
Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
Right to Privacy
Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
Cross-Cutting Indicators
3.38
  • Cross-Cutting Indicators

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Clear strength in respecting and protecting digital rights with all key systemic elements in place. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
3.49
  • Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Clear strength in respecting and protecting digital rights with all key systemic elements in place. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Right to Privacy
3.2
  • Right to Privacy

    Stage 4: Differentiating

    Clear strength in respecting and protecting privacy online with all key systemic elements in place. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
5
  • Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination

    Stage 5: Transformational

    Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.

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