The global objective of the assignment is to assist the Government of Malawi in analysis of achievements under four selected MDGs and in the preparation of written proposals (“concept notes”) that contain project/programme concepts that foresee a use of the additional financial allocations to foster progress towards MDGs 1c (halve the proportion of people who suffer from hunger), 4 (reduction of child mortality), 5 (improvement of maternal health), and 7c (halve the proportion of people without access to drinking water and basic sanitation).