CHALLENGES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CHARTER AND MAPUTO PROTOCOL 142 The report has demonstrated the tremendous progress that Malawi has made in the implementation of the rights entrenched in the Charter and the Protocol. Malawi has largely attained civil and political rights. Significant challenges however still remain in the enjoyment and protection of social and economic rights. Overall challenges include: Weak implementation of laws and policies.  While Malawi boasts of very progressive laws and policies, there remains a huge implementation gap. Resource Constraints  With competing interests for resources, programs under human rights have not always made it on the priority list. As such this has affected progress in the implementation of human rights related programs. Slow Pace of Institutional Reforms  The new constitutional order in Malawi places radical human rights requirements on Government as the primary human rights defender. This has required state institutions to reform in line with the constitutional ideals. Such required reform has not been speedy enough and this has affected the pace of enjoyment and enforcement of human rights. Lack of Public Awareness of Rights  Despite progress in the general awareness of rights in Malawi there is still lack of awareness of rights. 103