The Council of Christian Churches in Madagascar (FFKM) is expected to kick off the national consultation today with an ecumenical service at the Voara Andohatapenaka village. This highly anticipated event is set to outline the stages of the process.
The service marks the inauguration of the national consultation coordination headquarters. The FFKM, tasked with leading the discussions, will introduce the national coordinator and detail the process steps. While this start comes nearly a month behind the initial projections, both national actors and international partners are looking for concrete indications regarding the timeline.
Beyond the ceremony, the challenge lies in clarifying the path of the national consultation and the broader transition under the ‘Refoundation’ banner. The process aims to gather aspirations from the ‘fokontany’ (grassroots level) to shape a common vision for institutional reform, potentially leading to a constitutional referendum between May and July 2027.
The FFKM faces significant logistical, financial, and methodological challenges. It must synthesize diverse and sometimes contradictory local aspirations into a coherent national vision while ensuring the process remains credible, inclusive, and free from political manipulation. The outcome of these consultations will be decisive for the future of the Republic and the institutional stability of Madagascar.
Captured & Published at: 2026-08-25 06:08:33 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/08/concertation-nationale-le-coup-denvoi.html