The Madagascar government has officially launched the Country Partnership Programme (CPP), a strategic initiative designed to bring together the efforts of the government, the private sector, development partners, the United Nations system, and academia around a common goal: accelerating the country's industrialization.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, described the programme as "a decisive turning point" for reviving the national economy. According to him, the CPP will strengthen value chains, improve access to energy, modernize industrial infrastructure, develop workforce skills, and enhance the competitiveness of businesses.
He stressed that the initiative is fully aligned with the country's national development strategy, which views industrialization as a key driver of economic growth based on close cooperation between public, private, and institutional stakeholders. He also highlighted Madagascar's economic potential, noting that the country has 259 products with high industrial potential across 23 strategic sectors, including agro-industry, energy, and tourism.
Led by the Madagascar government in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the Country Partnership Programme aims to create greater synergy among stakeholders in order to accelerate economic transformation, promote the creation of decent jobs, particularly for young people, and increase the value added of local resources.
