Madagascar groups submit reform proposals
Youth, women, parties, and diplomats have presented numerous ideas for national reform.
Madagascar has seen a surge of proposals for national reform following a political rupture in 2025. Young people have put forward a 61-point resolution, while the CENI has outlined 11 electoral reform axes. Women leaders have demanded at least 40% representation in elected and appointed positions, and over 80 political parties reportedly met at Iavoloha. Diplomats have also drafted a doctrine for the future.
The national youth consultation concluded on August 1 with proposals ranging from a youth parliament to mandatory local processing of raw materials, sparking debate on a unitary versus federal state. Women leaders finalized a advocacy document after consultations in eight regions. The CENI held multi-stakeholder workshops on electoral reform, and national diplomacy discussions ended with recommendations for a white paper.
Technical discussions on a future national public investment policy began on October 19. While these initiatives vary in legitimacy and reach, they contradict the idea that Madagascar lacks ideas. The challenge lies in confronting, prioritizing, and translating these diverse proposals into actionable rules and policies.
Why it mattersMadagascar's citizens and various groups are actively participating in consultations to shape the nation's future reforms.