====== Malawi ======

==== ASM Population: 60,000 ====
Total: Estimation of 40,000 is replicated in all publications since 2003. It is highly likely that at least the number of ASGM miners has increased along with the gold price, as in practically all other countries. As a conservative extrapolation a current total of **60,000** appears reasonable\\
Min/max: Data is uncertain, therefore possible variation is high -> **40,000 - 80,000**\\
Female participation: No data. Assuming ~30% like in neighboring countries -> **20,000**\\
Gold: no data. Assuming half of the ASM population -> **30,000**\\

==== Data sources for estimation ====

===2018: 40,000 ===
(IGF-18): Table 3
  Directly working in ASM: 40,000
  Estimated number of dependants: n/a
  Main Minerals: Gold, Coloured gemstones

===2016: 40,000 ===
(HIL-16): 
  Directly working in ASM: 40,000
  Estimated number of dependants: n/a

===2013: 40,000 === 
(IIED-13): 40,000 \\

===2003: 40,000 ===
(MMSD-03):  Estimate for MMSD research country: **40,000**\\
MMSD study by B.Drechsler (https://commdev.org/pdf/publications/Small-Scale-Mining-Development-SADC-Region.pdf)\\

==== Publications ====
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==== Further Materials ====
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