On a mission to Madagascar, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is evaluating the governance of the extractive sector. Discussions are focused on the country’s commitments and mining transparency.
The Malagasy extractive sector is under special scrutiny. Since September 7, the International Secretariat of the EITI has been in Madagascar to assess the evolution of mining governance in a context marked by the change of power in October 2025. The mission continues until September 11.
This visit comes as Madagascar has been placed, since November 2025, under a period of ‘increased vigilance’ decided by the EITI Board. ‘The objective of this mission is to monitor this increased vigilance,’ explains Papa Alioune Badara Paye, advisor and country director for Madagascar at the International Secretariat. This measure particularly concerns countries undergoing periods of political instability.
The stakes go beyond institutional monitoring. Mineral, oil, and gas resources belong to the country’s economic heritage, and their exploitation directly raises questions about management and benefits for the population. Transparency is essential to better understand the applicable rules, revenues, and actors involved in this chain.
Currently, 55 countries implement the EITI standard, which provides a framework for good governance in the mining, oil, and gas sectors. In Madagascar, discussions focus on the country’s commitments, the implementation of recommendations from the 2023-2024 validation, and the preparation of the 2024-2025 report. The resumption of mining permit issuance at the Madagascar Mining Cadastre Bureau (BCMM) is also under review.
The international team emphasizes the importance of maintaining dialogue between public authorities, extractive companies, and civil society. The delegation is meeting with government officials, including the Minister of Mines, as well as representatives from mining companies, civil society, and international partners such as the IMF and the World Bank. The issue of civic space is also a priority, as the ability of civil society to participate freely in the transparency process is crucial for ensuring citizen oversight of the extractive sector.
Captured & Published at: 2026-09-11 05:53:35 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/09/secteur-extractif-linitiative-pour-la.html
