A research data platform shaped around Malawi's realities
Kafukufuku Data Hub makes datasets easier to find, understand, and reuse by bringing scattered research files into one searchable, structured, open-access catalog.
Why this exists
Malawi's research data often lives in disconnected spreadsheets, reports, portals, and institutional archives. That fragmentation slows analysis and makes replication harder than it should be.
KDH reduces that friction. It gives researchers, policymakers, journalists, students, and partners a single place to discover source files, inspect structure, and work from cleaner downstream records.
How it works
Ingest
Source files are collected from partner institutions, public repositories, and contributors. Files are stored with checksums and source metadata.
Parse & Normalize
CSV, XLSX, JSON, PDF, and shapefiles are parsed into record-level data. Fields are validated, harmonized, and georeferenced.
Promote & Discover
Approved records move into domain datamarts where they become easier to browse, query, and reuse in analysis workflows.
Current Status
Source Files Tracking
42 source files have been ingested from 2 distinct sources.
Records Promoted
35,000 records have been promoted into 8 domain datamarts for discovery.
Data Governance
Source Transparency
Every record in the catalog traces back to its origin. Source institutions, filenames, and ingestion status are tracked and visible.
No Institutional Claim
KDH is not an official government, UN, or multilateral platform. It is an independent resource that complements official portals without replacing them.
Open by Default
All source files listed in the catalog are publicly accessible and downloadable. Licensed restrictions are noted when applicable.
Get in touch
Reach out for contributions, partnerships, or technical questions about using the catalog and API in your research workflow.