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The health partnership between the United States and Madagascar is taking a new turn. The United States is encouraging Madagascar to build a more autonomous health system. The U.S. is pushing Madagascar to gradually move away from foreign support. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bremner reiterated the new doctrine of foreign aid under the “America First” […]

The Malagasy cocoa sector is beginning to generate tangible benefits for the country. Despite the tense context in the international cocoa market, Madagascar successfully exported nearly 14,000 tons in 2025. According to the National Cocoa Council (CNC), foreign exchange earnings generated by Malagasy cocoa are now valued at $100 million. Despite the crisis affecting the

Strategic expansion. In order to address the lack of access to electricity in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa, the company WeLight, which specializes in electrification through solar mini-grids, has announced an investment plan of 650 million USD. This strategy aims to strengthen its presence in the region by primarily targeting countries where the need for

The 2nd edition of the “Zahako ny Nosiko” fair, organized by ATM Consulting in partnership with the Regional Tourism Office of Analamanga (ORTANA), will be held from July 16 to 18, 2026, at the Antaninarenina garden. This event, sponsored by Chalets du Voyageur and KRED Madagascar, aims to promote rural tourism. Captured & Published at:

Facing the critical challenge of access to drinking water in Madagascar, the Drinking Water Access Improvement Project (PAAEP) is driving a historic modernization of the capital’s infrastructure. Funded by the World Bank with 400 million dollars, this initiative, led under the supervision of the Ministry of Water and in partnership with […], aims to improve

The Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training of Madagascar has officially unveiled twelve new job and training standards dedicated to the construction and public works (BTP) sector. Developed in close collaboration with the National Council for Employment and Training in the BTP sector, France Éducation international, and the French Development Agency (AFD), these standards

Women now have more opportunities to undertake business ventures, benefiting from increased support. During the 2nd edition of the Credit and Investment Fair, held on July 10 and 11, 2026, at the Ivato International Conference Center (CCI Ivato), Sipem Bank reaffirmed its long-standing position as a partner for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

The Volobe 2 project has reached a new milestone with the signing of an amendment between the State and the CGHV. Discussions will continue until June 2027 to finalize the implementation conditions. A new step has been taken. Ten years after the signing of the initial agreements, the Malagasy State and the Compagnie Générale d’Hydroélectricité

The Malagasy Hydrocarbons Office (OMH) is imposing new restrictions. The purchase of fuel in portable containers is now strictly limited. The OMH is tightening rules on purchasing fuel in mobile containers. Across the country, the purchase of super fuel and diesel outside of a vehicle’s tank, particularly in drums or jerrycans, is now subject to

Aligning the knowledge acquired by learners with the expectations of businesses and the market. On Friday, the Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training presented twelve new job and training standards in Ampefiloha, aimed at adapting training programs to the needs of companies in the building and public works (BTP) sector. Captured & Published at: