Recommendation 1 (Legal Framework) Malawi 2009
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/MW/malawi-final-report-presidential-and-parliamentary/at_download/file
The timeframes relating to the dissolution of parliament, nomination of candidates, campaign period and election day caused legal uncertainty regarding incumbent members of parliament. There is a need to align the electoral calendar to ensure different parts of the electoral process are consistent.
