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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:

The State and the Compagnie Générale d’Hydroélectricité de Volobe (CGHV) have opted for an extension. Both parties have agreed on additional time to finalize the Volobe 2 hydroelectric project, which involves the construction of a facility with an installed capacity of 127 megawatts. “They have given themselves until June 2027 [for the financial close of

The training and recruitment firm LF Consulting has established itself as a key player in human capital development in Madagascar. Building on the resounding success of its latest Masterclass dedicated to public speaking in June, the company is showing remarkable growth momentum, with its order book full through September. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-11 09:13:10

The second edition of the Credit and Investment Fair has been underway since yesterday at the CCI Ivato. It serves as an opportunity for financial institutions to highlight credit offers tailored for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Among the participants in this event, SIPEM Bank reaffirms its position as a partner in business

African micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are at the heart of employment, production, and economic inclusion. However, their access to private financing remains limited by numerous obstacles. It was around this issue that a roundtable discussion, themed “[…]”, was held in Banjul on the sidelines of the 2026 African Caucus. Captured & Published at: