What a field mission to Malawi taught me about tackling the root causes of vulnerability
What keeps harmful labour practices alive long after they have been banned? During a recent field mission to Malawi, ECLT Programme Manager Roi Fernandez Agudo met workers and families whose experiences revealed that the answer lies far beyond legal frameworks. His reflections explore how poverty, limited livelihood opportunities and economic insecurity continue to shape decisions, and why lasting solutions must address the root causes of vulnerability rather than the symptoms alone.
