Our Scans · Madagascar · Weekly Summary

• [New] In July, UN-Habitat launched a four-year, $14 million project to boost urban resilience, reduce disaster risk, and increase climate change adaptation in Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, and the Union of the Comoros. Kearney
• [New] Madagascar, famous for its vanilla (where it accounted for half of the world's supply), could grow exports to smaller markets such as Canada or diversify into new ones, including Indonesia. UNOG
• [New] A financing package of US$ 100 million from the European Investment Bank will be provided to AXIAN Telecom, with US$ 60 million allocated for Tanzania and US$ 40 million for Madagascar. EuropaWire
• [New] The US$ 100 million EIB Global financing will help us expand mobile phone infrastructure in Madagascar and Tanzania and benefit millions of people. European Investment Bank
• [New] Energy Fuels (TSX: EFR; NYSE: UUUU) has an initial agreement with Madagascar clearing the way for a final investment decision on its US$2 billion Toliara critical minerals project by early 2026. The Northern Miner
• [New] Emerging ventures such as the Madagascar critical minerals project are spearheading innovations that could reshape local economies and global markets. Discovery Alert
• [New] The EIB expects its investment to generate 4.5 times additional capital for SME financing in West Africa and Madagascar. Dabafinance
• [New] Tropical storm activity is expected over the next few weeks in the Mozambique Channel and the southwestern Indian Ocean, potentially affecting Malawi, Mozambique, and Madagascar, which could cause crop damage. GEOGLAM Crop Monitor
• [New] Areas of north and central Madagascar are forecast to receive normal rainfall with increased chances of above-normal rainfall during February to April. GEOGLAM Crop Monitor
• [New] Another $2.5 million grant will focus on improving financial literacy and credit access for 34,000 women-led businesses across Madagascar, Tanzania, and Senegal, helping them scale and enter the formal economy. Techpoint Africa
• [New] Madagascar Airlines will be able to offer codeshare connections to 10 additional European destinations, including Marseille, Lyon, Milan and Frankfurt. Aviation Week Network
• [New] For investors seeking ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) opportunities, Madagascar is a compelling choice. coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India
• [New] Here's a little-known fact: Madagascar is emerging as a rising star in the textile industry, powered by strategic trade agreements like the African Growth and Opportunity Act. coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India
• [New] Infrastructure is the cornerstone of a nation's growth, and Madagascar is making significant strides to unlock its potential. coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India
• [New] There have been repeated COP requests for improving the 2030 targets in NDCs in order to raise the probability of meeting the global 1.5 °C target, but there has been virtually no progress over the past year with only Madagascar strengthening its 2030 target. ABN AMRO Bank
• [New] Benin, Cambodia, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, and Tunisia will receive donations to focus on different priority sectors such as food security and climate-smart agriculture. FreshFruitPortal.com
• [New] Several East African countries such as Malawi, Madagascar and Tanzania are highly expected to suffer labour productivity losses of approximately 2.5-4.0% of GDP. Nature
• [New] Programmes such as the African Growth and Opportunity Act already provide duty-free access to US markets and businesses in Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, Ethiopia, Madagascar and others and have become part of the supply chain for Tommy Hilfiger, Uniqlo, Children's Place, Calvin Klein and Walmart. The Business Standard
• [New] With deforestation and climate change, the unique flora and fauna of Madagascar are at significant risk. phys.org
• [New] In 2023/24, high impacts on food security are expected, especially in areas like southern Madagascar that experienced recurrent drought over the past years. Food and Agriculture Organisation
• [New] Even one of the most notable successes - a high-profile project in Madagascar on track to offset tree loss - has not proven it will make up for other biodiversity harms. ProPublica
• Considerable efforts are needed in countries like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Malawi, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda, which together represent more than half of the global population without access to electricity in 2030. IEA
• Dry conditions and below-normal rainfall are expected until June for nine countries: Angola, Botswana, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. ReliefWeb

Last updated: 15 August 2025