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The seventh edition of the Economic Forum of the Islands of the Indian Ocean was a success. As a result, 30 partnership intentions were registered at the end of this mega event organized recently by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Madagascar (FCCIM) in the city of Taolagnaro. In addition, the Economic Forum has been able to ... Lire la suite »

As part of the program of forest protection undertaken by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the community living in the District of Vondrozo sets a good example of environmental protection. Indeed, as written in the WWF’s website, in this community, « the villagers have set an example of a citizen, committed and involved community. Their transfer of management contracts have been ... Lire la suite »

A new center of study, reflection, monitoring and guidance (known as Cervo) was inaugurated on February 9 at the National Bureau of Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC). The establishment of this new operational center was funded by the office of the French Defence Attaché, along with the participation of BNGRC. The center is available and is open to all government ... Lire la suite »

American researchers have just made some amazing discoveries on the third finger of the aye aye of Madagascar, a small lemur living exclusively in Malagasy forests. According to the researchers report, the animal is able to « activate » and « deactivate » this finger, just like in computer’s control panels, according to the tasks which it is intended to perform. According to a ... Lire la suite »

40 tourist guides followed last January a training and information session on the Ambatovy project which took place at the office of Madagascar National parks in Andasibe. These guides, coming from 03 guide associations, namely the Association of Guides of the Andasibe Park, « Mitsinjo » association, and « Tambatra » association. Also present during the training were the field officers and employees of ... Lire la suite »

The Bazar.Mada is a System Information on Markets (SIM) initiated and co -funded by two major projects of IFAD (International Fund for Agricultural Development), allowing the contact and interaction all those involved in the development of agriculture and handicraft. These two projects include the Program for Promotion of Rural Revenue (PPRR) and the Support Programme for the Rural Micro-Enterprise Poles ... Lire la suite »

Malagasy pepper, or pink pepper for insiders, is part of the annuity products exported by Madagascar and is among the staple foods bringing foreign currency to the country. Despite the high demand for this product on the international market, the export of pepper is still at a minimal quota of 0.45 % compared to the global amount of the country’s ... Lire la suite »

The National Electricity Agency of Thailand is interested in Madagascar. It is prospecting for the second time in the Great Island. A potential competitor of the Jirama, the Thai National Electricity Agency (EGATI) has manifested its intention to invest in Madagascar. Currently in our walls, representatives of this company indicated yesterday at the Carlton Hotel that they came in Madagascar ... Lire la suite »

The flagship cultural program of the 1990s is back on the Malagasy National Television (TVM) after a couple of years’ break. Designed and presented by Lucette Botralahy, this television show was very popular both among the rural and urban population, and among all ages.  Since its start in 1993, “Tselatra” has so far realized about five hundred shows. Presented with ... Lire la suite »

UNICEF has made a remark on the decline in the state budget for the social sector. It explained that the funds from the organization are only a support. UNICEF warns the government about the decrease of the state’s investment budget in social works. Yesterday, the new Resident Representative of UNICEF in Madagascar, Steven Lauwerier, implied, during the presentation of his ... Lire la suite »