Analysing the Impact of the Challenges Affecting Early Childhood Development Programs in Malawi

Author(s): Naomi Chimwemwe Chilimbira, Dr. Marirajan and Dr. T Velmurugan

Abstract:

Early childhood development is promoted by high-quality ECD programs. The objective of this research study was to analyze the challenges that impact the challenges of early childhood development initiatives in Malawi. The research was conducted in the Lilongwe district, specifically in Area 36. The study used primary data that was collected from 60 randomly selected respondents in Area 36 in Lilongwe. To address the research objectives and research questions, descriptive statistics were used. This was achieved by analyzing the data using SPSS and STATA. With evidence from area 36, Lilongwe, it was discovered with worry that several issues affect the effectiveness, delivery, and implementation of ECD programs nationwide. As evidenced by the findings of the study, 73.08% of the sampled respondents did not know and were not members of ECDs in the community. Regarding the impact of the ECD programs on child development, it was noted with concern that only 14.29% of the respondents attributed the positive development of their children to ECDs. Importantly, a lack of coordination and management between stakeholders for ECD services, restricted access to ECD services, staff members with inadequate training and qualifications overseeing ECD centers, and unsuitable infrastructure for children are just a few of the issues affecting ECD programs identified in this study.

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