News Madagascar: Madagascar Opens Tax Corruption Platform on October 9
Madagascar's tax directorate launched Torohy to report graft on 9 October, and the head of state predicted complaints against 90% of its staff.
News Madagascar: Université de Fianarantsoa
The Nature Index tracks the affiliations of scientific articles from high-quality publications. The research profile for Université de Fianarantsoa reflects the research output of authors from Université de Fianarantsoa who published articles in the 145 journals included in the Nature Index during the current 12-month rolling window.
News Madagascar: Madagascar Joins Global Tax Treaty
Law360 (July 7, 2022, 6:03 PM EDT) -- Madagascar joined a global tax treaty Thursday in a signing ceremony at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris, the council announced.
News Madagascar: Madagascar Has 80% 4G Coverage, Yet Mobile Internet Remains Out of Reach for Most
Madagascar had 80% 4G coverage in 2024, yet Internet penetration stood at only 20.4% in 2025. Infrastructure access, telecom pricing and taxes continue to limit competition and digital adoption. A ...
News Madagascar: Madagascar minister of finance resigns
Madagascar's finance minister announced his resignation on Monday, citing a lack of support and differing points of view. While Gervais Rakotoarimanana did not identify who was behind the rift, media outlets have speculated over differences between him and the president, Hery Rajaonarimampianina. Rakotoarimanana said he submitted his resignation to the president on Friday, blaming a "lack of support" for his decision to quit.
News Madagascar: Madagascar Oil Biz Wins Court Nod For $750M Debt Overhaul
A London court greenlit a restructuring plan on Friday for an ailing group of oil companies that has racked up debts of more than $750 million in an attempt to restart production at a Madagascan oilfield, which has not been producing since 2016.
News Madagascar: Employment-Intensive Investment in Madagascar
Today, in Madagascar, the ILO is recognized for its expertise in applying the Employment Intensive Investment (EII) approach, which promotes the efficient use of local labour in infrastructure ...
News Madagascar: In Madagascar, a tree-planting business goes long on social, short on eco
ANDRAMASINA, Madagascar — It’s transplanting season in Andramasina’s rice fields. The town is just 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Madagascar’s bustling capital, Antananarivo, but it takes two and a half hours of driving to get there on poor roads. The town is traversed by the Sisaony River. A destination hiking site for residents of […]
News Madagascar: How to buy ethereum — and what to know before you do
Ether, the native cryptocurrency used on the ethereum platform, remains significantly more volatile than the S&P 500 for many investors. But it's no longer a moonshot — it's a foundational piece of a ...
News Madagascar: Gibson Guitar to pay $300,000 for violating Lacey Act with illegal timber imports from Madagascar
Recent rosewood and ebony logging has been associated with a rise in commercial bushmeat poaching of threatened lemurs in Madagascar. Gibson Guitars has now admitted to knowingly importing ‘gray-market’ timber from Madagascar, but under a settlement reached with the Department of Justice, the guitar-maker has avoided criminal charges. Gibson Guitar Company has avoided criminal prosecution […]
News Madagascar: Madagascar: New World Bank Group Strategy Focuses on Job Opportunities, Human Capital, and Resilience
Supporting the Government of Madagascar to achieve inclusive and resilient growth through more job opportunities, better human capital outcomes, and resilience against shocks are key elements of the World Bank Groupâs (WBG) new 2023-2027 Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Madagascar, endorsed today by the Board of Executive Directors.
News Madagascar: AerialMetric and Shearwater to Transform Life-Saving Medical Drone Deliveries Across Madagascar and Beyond
AI-powered flight planning and dynamic risk mitigation will improve reliability and reach for BVLOS missions—laying the foundation for scalable, drone-enabled healthcare across Africa. AerialMetric, Madagascar's leading medical drone delivery operator, today announced a strategic partnership with Shearwater Aerospace to significantly expand access to life-saving medicines in remote communities across the country. The collaboration addresses critical challenges…
News Madagascar: Sharp Trump tariffs hitting Madagascar's precarious economy
STORY: Madagascar is one of the world's least developed nations. And its precarious economy now faces further jeopardy, as U.S. President Donald Trump announced a damaging 47% hike in tariffs on the country. The United States ranks as the second-largest export destination for Malagasy goods. Ernest Zafivanona Lainkana, the Director General of Malagasy Customs, expressed concerns over the implications of the new tariffs on local industries. "These barriers are very, very high and will certainly affect the competitiveness of our products," he said. On Friday, the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar issued a statement saying Trump's decision was "not a punitive action...." adding that efforts to achieve reciprocal trade between the two countries will continue. The government of Madagascar said it is engaging all diplomatic and commercial mechanisms possible to prompt a review of the tariffs. However, economic analyst Serge Zafimahova voiced doubt over the effectiveness of this approach, saying that "Trump sees even small countries as potential threats."
News Madagascar: Professor Lingyun Xiang Gets Appointed as the Special Financial Economic Advisor of the Embassy of Madagascar in China
Madagascar strengthens ties with China through the appointment of Professor Lingyun Xiang as Special Financial Economic Advisor, advancing key sectors and mutual cooperation.Sanlitun, Beijing, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On July 24, 2023, Robinson Jean-Louis, Ambassador of the Republic of Madagascar to China, appointed Professor Lingyun Xiang, an economist in the United States, as a Special Financial Economic Advisor of the Embassy of Madagascar in China on behalf of the Republic of Madaga
News Madagascar: Bridging the gap between vocational training and employment in Madagascar
“I love being in constant contact with young people and being able to help them define their personal and professional projects so that they can find their way and succeed in life.” These are the ...
News Madagascar: Can Madagascar Turn a $7.27 Billion Financing Gap into Jobs, Growth and Better Services for All?
Madagascar must mobilise about $7.27 billion annually by 2030 to overcome structural constraints, strengthen productive sectors and improve essential infrastructure and services. Its success will depend on fair revenue reforms, sustainable borrowing, responsible private investment and stronger institutions capable of turning finance into inclusive development.
News Madagascar: Madagascar imports diesel cargo to address energy emergency
ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) – Madagascar’s government has imported a shipment of diesel to help ease energy supply disruptions triggered by the Iran war, but it has angered a group of private companies by bypassing them under a new system where the state imports fuel directly.
News Madagascar: What Is A Mutual Fund? How They Work And How To Invest For Beginners
Mutual funds explained for beginners. Learn how they work, their benefits, and how to start investing to grow your wealth.
