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The Urban Commune of Antananarivo has begun restructuring the management of its markets. The distribution of identification cards to merchants started on October 7 at the Analakely City Hall. This initiative aims to better identify vendors, simplify the payment of market fees, and strengthen revenue tracking. According to municipal data, nearly 60,000 merchants in the […]

Seventeen Malagasy companies are preparing to participate in an international exhibition in China to showcase their products and forge new partnerships. The government is making progress in opening up commercial opportunities in China. On the occasion of an international event dedicated to the exhibition and export of products in that country, to which Malagasy companies

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is increasing the share of its financing allocated to non-regional members from 15% to 25%. Madagascar aims to take advantage of this opening with three priority projects already on the table in Doha. A wider financing window is opening for Madagascar with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Captured

The government estimates the financing needs for the sector between 2026 and 2030 to be approximately 400 million dollars. The challenge now lies in mobilizing these resources and, above all, transforming them into investments that produce concrete results for livestock farmers. This figure reflects the scale of the ambition of the Malagasy government through the

In Mauritius, rice remains a staple food for a large part of the Malagasy community. However, for several weeks now, the shortage of ration rice has complicated the daily lives of many Malagasy workers, who are accustomed to this variety whose taste and texture are similar to those consumed in Madagascar. Ration rice, which is

In Ambohijanaka, located in the Andramasina district, some producers are currently selling potatoes at 300 Ariary per kilo. This price drop occurs despite significant production costs, as farmers must cover expenses for seeds, fertilizers, treatment products, and labor. For reference, the cost to produce 100 kg of potatoes is estimated between 85,000 and 105,000 Ariary.

The management of public investments is set to undergo a reform. The State intends to develop a national policy defining the main areas for improving practices in this sector. The collection of proposals began a few days ago at the Prime Minister’s Office to design this new management policy. According to explanations provided yesterday by

For thousands of commuters in Antananarivo, the ‘taxi-be’ (public minibus) is an unavoidable daily expense. Depending on the number of vehicles used, the distance traveled, and traffic conditions, transport can represent a significant portion of a monthly budget. For Tina, a salaried employee, the calculation begins every morning. She commutes daily between Alakamisy Fenoarivo and

In Madagascar, the development of mobile internet is entering a decisive acceleration phase. The country now benefits from extremely broad network coverage, the result of twenty years of massive investment in cutting-edge infrastructure. However, while technology is well-deployed across the territory, the penetration rate still needs to improve. How can this gap be explained, and

Despite the importance of agriculture in the economy and the livelihoods of the population, Madagascar still struggles to develop a genuine industry for processing agricultural products. For Jonah Andriamanantoanina, this situation is mainly explained by the still insufficient structuring of agricultural sectors. Better coordination: The economist cites the fragmentation of production and producers as one