Madagascar is entering a new phase of evaluation for its anti-corruption policy. From June 30 to July 2, 2026, experts mandated by the States parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC), specifically from Djibouti and Tanzania, are examining the national anti-corruption framework. This mission, conducted with the support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), aims to measure the country’s progress as well as the challenges that remain regarding governance and transparency. “The goal is not to rank the country or impose sanctions, but rather to conduct an assessment that identifies best practices and areas for improvement,” stated Gaby Razakamanantsoa, Director General of the Independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (Bianco), during the opening of the proceedings at the Novotel Ivandry.
For his part, Head of Government Mamitiana Rajaonarison reiterated that the fight against corruption is part of the state’s reconstruction efforts and must serve the interests of the Malagasy people.
“We are fighting against corruption because there is an interest to protect,” he declared, emphasizing that this process should enable “better management of public resources and a healthier business climate in Madagascar.”
International Requirements
The evaluation focuses primarily on two components of the Convention: corruption prevention and the recovery of illicit assets. Madagascar highlighted several advances, notably the adoption of the 2025-2030 National Anti-Corruption Strategy and the progressive strengthening of preventive mechanisms in sensitive sectors such as “the training of public officials, public procurement, the private sector, education and school curricula related to anti-corruption, youth awareness, the involvement of civil society and citizens, access to information, anti-money laundering, illicit financial flows, and arms trafficking,” noted Gaby Razakamanantsoa.
Regarding asset recovery, the growing prominence of the Agency for the Recovery of Illicit Assets (ARAI), tasked with recovering goods resulting from illicit activities, was also highlighted. The Director of Bianco explained: “Efforts are being made to adopt legislative and regulatory texts that allow for the recovery of state assets diverted or lost through corruption or other offenses.”
However, beyond the existing mechanisms, this evaluation serves as a test of their real-world application. Experts will need to identify the gaps between the adopted texts and their implementation on the ground. For the government, this mission should not be perceived as an examination, but as an exchange to improve national mechanisms.
“We must be able to recognize what is not working in order to make the necessary corrections,” the Prime Minister indicated.
Ihariana Sarobidy
Captured & Published at: 2026-07-01 05:43:34 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/07/lutte-contre-la-corruption-madagascar.html