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The United States (U.S.) Government Intensifies Efforts to Combat Wildlife Trafficking and Corruption in Madagascar

Since 2022, the USAID CCWT activity has championed several initiatives that achieved significant results

The U.S. government reaffirms its commitment to fight wildlife trafficking and corruption at the second Combating Wildlife Trafficking National Forum held in Antananarivo on August 13-14, 2024. The forum was hosted by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and Transparency International – Madagascar Initiative (TI-MG) with support from the United States…

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Madagascar: End of Election Day Statement from the United States (U.S.) Embassy

U.S. Embassy and other observers have reported some polling station irregularities, including by political party representatives

The United States and international community are focused on these elections; the world is watching Madagascar.  The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar reports that election day has so far been peaceful with no reported incidents of violence.  However, the polls are only recently closed and ballot counting will be underway throughout the…

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Madagascar: United States (U.S.) Strengthens Financial Tribunals Oversight

This is USAID TANTANA project’s second equipment donation that will improve the Financial Tribunals’ governance through the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

The U.S. government on behalf of the American people and through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) donated 48 laptops with licensed software to Madagascar’s Financial Tribunals. The technology will strengthen the tribunals’ ability to improve public finance transparency, accountability, and efficiency. This is USAID TANTANA project’s second equipment donation…

U.S. Embassy in Madagascar
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United States (U.S.) Trains ‘Disease Detectives’ for Madagascar

The United States stands side by side with Madagascar like “mpirahalahy mianala” to help improve the health and well-being of the Malagasy people

The United States is strengthening the capacity of Madagascar’s health care workforce to prevent, detect, and respond to health emergencies, improve the health of the Malagasy people, and reduce global public health threats. At a ceremony held at the National Institute of Public and Community Health, the U.S. Centers for…

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United States Embassy Launches 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship Program for Young African Leaders

The fellowship is the flagship program of the U.S. Government’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) and epitomizes the U.S. Government’s support for young Africans

The U.S. government is committed to empowering the next generation of African leaders who will shape the future of business, civic leadership, and public management in Madagascar and Comoros. The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros announced the opening of the application process for the 2024 Mandela Washington Fellowship for…

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The United States Expands Support for Elections Education and Outreach in Madagascar

Funding will support CENI and civic engagement in elections process

The United States government today announced $900,000 to help Madagascar conduct free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections. The money will enhance civil engagement, promote voter education, and strengthen the National Independent Election Commission (CENI). “Today I am pleased to announce that the United States intends to continue building on our existing…

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United States (U.S.) Helps Madagascar Keep Medicines Safe and Effective

The donation includes a medicines dissolution tester used to analyze how well medicines dissolve and release active ingredients in the body

Counterfeit medicines kill up to 500,000 sub-Saharan Africans per year, according to a recent United Nations report. In response to this crisis, the U.S.  Agency for International Development (USAID) is helping health officials in Madagascar ensure that medicines in the country are safe and effective. At a July 10 ceremony held…

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United States (U.S.) Improves Madagascar’s Health Data Collection

The $5 million project has helped the ministry collect and analyze private sector data as well as monitor and evaluate health surveillance and malaria control plans to inform national and regional health policy

Three years of U. S. government support has helped Madagascar’s Ministry of Public Health strengthen its health information system in 80 basic health centers and improve care for the 7.3 million people they serve. Since 2020, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) Measure Malaria project has trained 1,800 Ministry of…

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Madagascar: United States (U.S.) Support Helps Reduce Malaria by 25 Percent

The result was announced during the World Malaria Day commemoration event in Farafangana

With U.S. government support, Madagascar has reduced the number of confirmed malaria cases in the country last year from 2.3 million to 1.7 million, a reduction of more than 25 percent that has saved lives and kept Malagasy’s healthy and productive in support of the country’s development. The result was…

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United States (U.S.) Trains English Club Moderators to Improve Student Outcomes

Expert shares innovative techniques and materials with Mahajanga’s English Club Moderators

English language clubs help Malagasy students and professionals master American English, opening a wide range of local and global opportunities.  Well-trained club moderators are key to helping students achieve proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.  The U.S. government, in collaboration with nonprofit association Ndeha Hianatra Izahay, launched a two-day workshop…