
Madagascar


- Strengthening social cohesion through urban development
- Contributing to the emergence of sustainable and resilient rural territories
- Improving access to education and vocational training
- Supporting efficient and accountable institutions for citizens
Strengthening social cohesion through urban development
Contributing to the emergence of sustainable and resilient rural territories
Improving access to education and vocational training
Supporting efficient and accountable institutions for citizens
With a population of 32 million and a land area of nearly 590,000 km², Madagascar is one of the largest islands in the world. Located in the southwest Indian Ocean and separated from mainland Africa by the Mozambique Channel, it is also one of the world’s poorest countries, with over 80% of the population living on less than $2 per day.
Madagascar boasts an extraordinarily rich environment, with over 80% of its plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth. Yet it is also one of the ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change, environmental risks, and natural disasters.
The country has experienced prolonged political instability, with repeated crises hindering development—particularly in infrastructure and public services. Nonetheless, Madagascar has strong potential in several high-value-added sectors such as agribusiness, textiles, new technologies, tourism, and handicrafts.
Present in Madagascar for over 70 years, AFD supports sustainable development for the benefit of the most vulnerable populations and more resilient territories. Working in close partnership with public authorities, local governments, civil society, and the private sector, it helps drive key development priorities: fighting poverty, protecting the environment, strengthening infrastructure, and expanding access to essential services.
AFD's Madagascar office reports to the Indian Ocean Regional Directorate.
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