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A tax system that weakens small and medium-sized enterprises and industries (SMEs/SMIs) ultimately undermines economic activity, employment, and, at the end of the chain, the population. As an expert in analyzing the country’s economic issues, economist Hugues Rajaonson believes that in a country like Madagascar, where wealth creation largely relies on […] Captured & Published […]

From August 20 to 22, the BAREA Mahamasina Stadium becomes the nerve center of economic development with the 5th edition of the INCO Fair. Under the patronage of the Ministry of Industrial Development and Private Sector (MIDSP) and the Ministry of Commerce and Consumption (MinCC), this event brings together key players from the private sector,

Only the equipment remains to be installed before the semi-industrial production unit in Sambaina becomes operational. Located in Morarano, in the Ambatomainty fokontany, Ambohibary Sambaina commune, Antsirabe II district, this infrastructure is designed to process local agricultural produce to add value. Fruits will be processed into juice or dried, while corn, beans, and rice will

Trade relations between Madagascar and Mauritius are being strengthened through the Mauritius-Madagascar Business Forum, held in Antananarivo from August 18 to 21. The event brings together economic actors from both countries to discuss trade opportunities, partnerships, and business internationalization. According to Lalaina Randriamasy, Director of External Relations Promotion at the Ministry of Trade and Consumption,

What if the future new Malagasy city were founded in collaboration with the Egyptians? Reflections and exchanges are currently underway between Madagascar and Egypt regarding the creation of a new urban hub. The project is still in its early stages and the site has not yet been determined, but the Ministry of Territorial Planning and

A delegation from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) is currently in Antananarivo to evaluate the second phase of the RN5 road development project between Vahibe and Mananara-Nord. Received yesterday by the Minister of Economy and Finance, the delegation indicated that the institution is considering a contribution of 40 million USD. The

Ambatovy continues its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. The mining company is supporting local communities with drinking water supply projects. As a result, 2,730 people residing in the Ampitambe fokontany, in the rural commune of Ambohibary, Moramanga, now have access to drinking water thanks to the completion of new gravity-fed drinking water supply infrastructure. Captured

Far from being a simple expense, Madagascar’s $500,000 contribution to the ADF-17 is part of a financing mechanism from which the country itself benefits, to the tune of several hundred million dollars. $500,000 paid, but several hundred million mobilized in return to finance the country’s development. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-18 09:09:01 (Madagascar Local Time

As economic activity continues its adjustment in 2026, data from the Credit Information Bureau (BIC) reveal a contrasting trend in the credit market in Madagascar. Overall installment credit activity recorded a slight slowdown compared to the same period in 2025. However, the non-amortizable credit segment remains stable. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-18 09:08:49 (Madagascar Local

The Sôrogno Festival will be held from August 27 to 30 in Ambanja, establishing itself as the major festival in this part of Madagascar. This year, the event has added a new dimension: the ‘2026 Economic Fair’. It is not just about entertainment, but also about contributing something more to the region. Captured & Published