Examining the Implementation Fidelity and Stakeholder Value in the Malawi Government Graduate Internship Programme

Authors

  • Vanessa A. Manda Author
  • Rodwell G. N. Katundu Author
  • Cephus C. Chiwowa Author

Keywords:

Implementation Fidelity, Stakeholder Value, Malawi Government Graduate Internship Program

Abstract

Fresh graduates are usually unable to transition smoothly into
employment due to employers’ high expectations for abilities and
personal qualities (Helyer and Lee, 2014). Sub-Saharan Africa needs 25 million new jobs annually (World Bank,
2025). Malawi’s youth unemployment rate is at 23%. The Ministry of Labour in Malawi has been implementing the
Graduate Internship Programme (GIP) since 2018, reaching 20232
graduates (11 cohorts) with the to provide work-integrated experience
to improve their employability

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Published

2026-07-15

Issue

2025: 44TH AAPAM ROUNDTABLE CONFERENCE

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Examining the Implementation Fidelity and Stakeholder Value in the Malawi Government Graduate Internship Programme. (2026). African Journal of Public Administration & Management. https://publications.aapam.org/index.php/ajpam/article/view/165