The government intends to direct public resources toward national priorities to support economic growth. The government aims to improve the efficiency of public investments to better meet the population’s needs and support economic development.
On Monday, October 19, 2026, at the Grand Amphitheater of the Faculty of Economics, Management, and Sociology in Ankatso, Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison officially launched technical discussions dedicated to the development of the National Public Investment Policy. Organized by the Prime Minister’s Office, this process will continue until December 18, 2026. The goal is to define a strategy to channel public resources into priority sectors and projects capable of producing concrete results.
Beyond the funds committed, the challenge is to turn investments into a lever for growth and the improvement of living conditions for the Malagasy people. Infrastructure development, regional growth, and the improvement of social services are among the key areas. Better-targeted investments can facilitate travel, improve access to essential services, and foster economic activities.
For traders, producers, and small businesses, adapted infrastructure can notably reduce transport-related constraints and facilitate trade.
During his speech, Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison emphasized the need to rethink how public spending is conceived and managed. According to him, investments should not be limited to committing credits but must translate into perceptible changes in the daily lives of citizens.
“It is not the available financial resources that should determine our actions, but the real needs of the country that should guide public investments,” he stressed. This approach requires better defining national priorities before mobilizing funding. It also aims to strengthen the country’s decision-making autonomy so that projects better reflect the economic and social realities of Madagascar.
The technical discussions will bring together public institutions, ministries, regional representatives, the private sector, civil society, universities, as well as technical and financial partners. Nine themes will be examined, including national priorities, regional development, social sectors, digital transformation, financing mechanisms, and project monitoring.
The quality of management is another major issue. Transparency in the use of public funds and the monitoring of project execution must contribute to limiting inefficient spending.
Captured & Published at: 2026-10-20 05:53:57 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/10/finances-publiques-les-investissements.html
