Research & Consultancy Reports

- 1. Kayuni, H. Chirwa, G and Nyirongo, R. 2023. The 2021/22 LAPA National Synthesis Report- Governance to Enable Service Delivery (GESD) Project- November 2022 to February 2023
  2. Kayuni, H. 2023. Democratic Governance Sector Strategy (2023-2027). European Union funded Chilungamo (Justice and Accountability) Programme, Ministry of Justice.
  3. Kayuni, H. 2022. Malawi Democratic Governance Sector Policy. European Union funded Chilungamo (Justice and Accountability) Programme, Ministry of Justice.
  4. Kayuni, H. Chirwa, G and Nyirongo, R. 2022. The 2020/21 LAPA National Synthesis Report- Governance to Enable Service Delivery (GESD) Project (Reference No. Mw-Nlgfc-235745-Cs-Qcbs)- October to December 2021
  5. Chinsinga, B and Kayuni, H. 2021. Issues Paper-Democratic Governance Sector Policy Framework. European Union funded Chilungamo (Justice and Accountability) Programme.
  6. Kayuni, H. 2020. "Most Malawians see legal challenge to election results as justified, courts as impartial and trustworthy". Afrobarometer, Dispatch No. 340, 4th February 2020
  7. Mbano,N; Kayuni,H with Chikapa,T; Mwazangaati, L; Chulu, B; Kapito,P; Msiska, P. 2020. “Secondary Education Performance Management System (SEPMS)”. Submitted to Improving Secondary Education in Malawi (ISEM), Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MOEST) funded by European Union
  8. Kayuni, H; Dulani, B; Masumbu, M. 2019. “Explorative Measure on Inclusive Participatory Village Development Planning in Malawi”. Report for GOPA Gesellschaft für Organisation (Team leader of the IPOR team)
  9. Drafted a “Memorandum of Understanding Between Malawi Parliament and Civil Society, Academic and Professional Bodies for Establishing a Malawi Parliamentary Support Network (MPSN)”, through African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), Lilongwe, Malawi. November 2019
  10. Chiweza, A; Kayuni, H; Dulani, B and Alfonso, W. 2018. “Sociological Analysis of Traditional Authorities in Malawi”. Submitted to The Democracy, Rights & Governance Office USAID (Malawi)
  11. Tsoka, M, Chunga, J; Mazalale, J; Kayuni, H. 2017. "Afrobarometer Round 7 Survey”. Center for Social Research, University of Malawi
  12. Kayuni, H. 2017. “In Malawi, gender gaps persist despite popular support for equal opportunity” Afrobarometer Dispatch No. 152, June 2017
  13. Kayuni, H; Dulani, B and Swila, H. 2016. “Study on Messaging of Land Laws”, Report submitted by IPOR
  14. LGD (Team member). 2016. "Governance and Service Delivery in Malawi" with LGD Team: Christian Michelsen Institute (Norway), Institute for Public Opinion and Research (Zomba), University of Gothenburg (Sweden)
  15. Tambulasi, R and Kayuni, H. 2016. "NGOs in Malawi: A Situational Analysis". Report submitted to NGO Board of Malawi
  16. Seidenfeld, D, Reeves, H, Tsoka, M, Kayuni, H, Mvula, P and Elmeski, M. 2016. "Process Evaluation of Malawi Social Cash Transfer Programme". American Institutes for Research (AIR) and Centre for Social Research (CSR). Research conducted for UNICEF
  17. Dulani, B and Kayuni, H. 2015. “Impact Study for the Democratic Governance Programme (NICE Component)”. Report submitted to National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE), 14th November 2015.
  18. Dulani, B and Kayuni, H. 2014. “Monitoring of Compliance and Implementation of African Union Protocols, Conventions, Decisions and Best Practices of Member States”. Research Consultancy, State of the Union (SOTU) through Eye for Development and Malawi Economic Justice Network (MEJN).
  19. Developed a training guide “2014 tripartite elections: what will be the differences between roles of a local councilors and an MPs?” for Institute for Policy Interaction (IPI), Blantyre, December 2013.
  20. “Fifty Years of Democratization and Peace Building in Southern Africa: Prospects and Policy Reflections”. Democratisation and Peace Building in Africa, African Union, November 2013 (Subcontracted by B. Chinsinga).
  21. Facilitated the review and validation of the “Political Parties and Candidates Code of Conduct for 2014 Tripartite Elections”, Malawi Electoral Commission, August 2013.
  22. Anyidoho, N, Kayuni, H, Ndungu, J, Leavy, J, Sall, M, Tadele, G and Sumberg, J. 2012. “Young People and Policy Narratives in sub-Saharan Africa” Future Agricultures Consortium, Institute of Development Studies- University of Sussex, United Kingdom.
  23. “Analyzing Perceptions of Members of Parliament and Cabinet Ministers on Safe motherhood and Abortion Law in Malawi”, Study Commissioned by IPAAS - Malawi, Blantyre, May 2011 (sub-contracted by R.Tambulasi).
  24. Kayuni, H .2011. “Policy Narratives and Discourses Concerning the Youth in Malawi”. Research paper submitted to Future Agricultures Consortium, Institute of Development Studies- University of Sussex, United Kingdom.
  25. Kayuni, H, Chikapa-Jamali, M, Phiri, P and Najira, C. 2011. “Training Needs Assessment Report to Inform Capacity Building in Human Resource Planning in the Malawi Public Service”. Report submitted to Department of Public Services Management (DPSM), Lilongwe-Malawi and Governance and Institutional Development Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat (COMSEC), London- United Kingdom.
  26. Chinsinga, B, Kayuni, H and Konyani, S. 2010. “Malawi Governance and Corruption Survey” Centre for Social Research-University of Malawi. Commissioned by Malawi Government through the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB), Lilongwe, Malawi
  27. Kanyongolo, N, Chirwa, P and Kayuni, H. 2009. “Consolidating Democratic Governance in the SADC Region: Assessing Gender Equality as a Central Issue to Deepening Democracy”. Research paper commissioned by Electoral Institute of Southern Africa
  28. Drafted the “Botswana 2009 Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Observation Report” for SADC Parliamentary Forum, November 2009 (with Prince David Dlamini)
  29. Tsoka, M, Chinsinga, B and Kayuni H. 2009. “Round 4 Malawi Afrobarometer Survey” Center for Social Research-University of Malawi and Afrobarometer”.
  30. Kayuni H. 2009. “IPRSE’s Five Year Draft Strategic Plan (2009-14) Presentation”, Presented to IPRSE’s donors at Crossroads Hotel, 29th January 2009
  31. Kayuni H. 2009. “Issues paper for the development of a Strategic Plan for the Institute for Policy Research and Social Empowerment (IPRSE)”, Research paper presented at Crossroads Hotel, 10th January 2009
  32. Kayuni H. 2008. “’Power to the people or the ruling elite?’ The relevance of local government in Malawi without councilors” Afrobarometer and Democracy in Africa Research Unit/Centre for Social Science Research Briefing Paper Workshop, University of Cape Town, 15th December 2008
  33. Kayuni H and Simbeye J. 2009. “Organizational Politics, Power and Partnerships: An analysis of Perceptions and Perspectives of Sexual Harassment in the University of Malawi’s Chancellor College- Findings from a Qualitative Assessment”. University of Malawi, Chancellor College
  34. Kayuni, H. 2008. “The state of internal democracy within women interest groups in Malawi” NUFU/UNIMA-University of Bergen Research Workshop, Nelly’s Lodge 16th – 19th November 2008
  35. Chinsinga, B and Kayuni, H. 2008. “Accountability for Risk Reduction: Pathways, Tools and Role of CSOs”. Christian Aid. Lilongwe. 7th October 2008
  36. Van Donge, J. K and Kayuni, H. 2008. “The Malawian Poverty and Social Impact Analysis: giving analytical depth and empirical basis to policies”. Report submitted to the Independent Evaluation Group of the World Bank. October 2008
  37. Chinsinga, B and Kayuni, H. 2008. “Community Development in Malawi: A Situation Analysis Report” Research Report Submitted to Skills Development and Income Generation Project, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Lilongwe
  38. Drafted the “Malawi Community Development Policy” for the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Lilongwe, March 2008 (with B.Chinsinga)
  39. Jimmy Namangale, Mustafa Hussein, Lawrence Mpekansambo, Pierson Ntata, Nandin Patel, Mwiza Nkhata, Happy Kayuni, Damazio Mfune, Reverend Mazizwa, Chimwemwe Chitimbe and Bester Chilombo, Sosten Chiotha. 2008. “A Report on Campus Conflicts Research Carried Out At the Chancellor College Community” Centre for Peace and Conflict Management (CEPCOM) University of Malawi.
  40. “Review of Millennium Village Project in Mwandama Village Zomba” Millenium Project 2008 (sub-contracted by B. Chinsinga to collect data)
  41. Bolnick, J; Kayuni H .2006. “A pro-poor urban agenda for Africa: Clarifying ecological and development issues for poor and vulnerable populations”. Human Settlements Discussion Paper Series Theme: Urban Change –2, IIED, London.
  42. 2006. “Vulnerabilities of the Faith-Based Charities, Schools, NGOs and Orphanages to Terrorist Activities in Malawi”, Study Commissioned by the Institute of Security Studies in South Africa (sub-contracted by R.Tambulasi).
  43. Kayuni H and Tambulasi R. 2005. “The Key Issues in Regard to Urbanization and Environmental Change in Malawi” Research paper funded by the Ford Foundation of the United States of America through IIED, London.
  44. Kayuni H. 2005. “The Role of Party Politics in Local Participation and Representation: Challenges and Prospects in Malawi’s Local Assemblies” Masters Degree thesis, School of Public Management and Planning, University of Stellenbosch
  45. Chinsinga, B., Dulani, B. and Kayuni, H. 2003. “2003 Winter Targeted Input Programme (TIP) Evaluation Study”, A Study Commissioned for the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Food Security by the UK Department for International Development, Lilongwe, Malawi.
  46. Kayuni, H and Chivwara, M. 2003. “Evaluation of the Direct Welfare Transfer Programmes” Concern Universal, Dedza
  47. “Community Based Approach Thematic Review of the Malawi Red Cross Society Projects” Study Commissioned by Malawi Red Cross Society, 2006 (subcontracted by B. Chinsinga to collect data).
  48. “Malawi Adult Literacy Policy Review”. Study commissioned by UNDP through the Ministry of Gender and Community Services, 2006 (subcontracted by B.Chinsinga and B. Dulani to collect data)