FiTI implementation in Madagascar:
Authority
Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy
Point
Ms Narindra Raharison
Secretariat
Ms Ranjaliva Vero Ramananihanitramalala
Members of FiTI Multi-Stakeholder Group
FiTI Reports
Compliance Validations
Locating fisheries information in Madagascar
Information on marine fisheries is published on several government portals and ministry websites. Matters related to fisheries and the maritime sector are available on the following websites:
Furthermore, the annual reports of the Fisheries Monitoring Center (CSP) and the Fisheries Health Authority (ASH) contain a wealth of information on planned activities and the results of measures implemented to ensure compliance with fisheries laws and health regulations, respectively, by the harvesting and post-harvest sectors.
Madagascar’s FiTI Reports
FiTI Reports are joint publications of the country’s FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) and the FiTI International Secretariat. These annual reports comprise an assessment of fisheries transparency as well as recommendations for improving transparency and stakeholder participation in the country’s fisheries sector.
FiTI Report 2023
Calendar year assessed: 2022
Approved: December 2023
FiTI Report 2024
Calendar year assessed: 2023
Approved: December 2024
FiTI Report 2025
Calendar year assessed: 2024
Approved: February 2026
Madagascar’s fourth FiTI Report (2026), covering calendar year 2025, is expected to be released by December 2026.
More information about Madagascar’s FiTI implementation
30 September 2021 – The then Minister for Fisheries and Blue Economy, Mr Paubert Mahatante, declared Madagascar’s commitment to join the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI).
A public commitment demonstrates a sincere intention of the country’s government to increase transparency in fisheries management through the FiTI. However, the commitment should not be misinterpreted as official acceptance into the initiative. Only when such a commitment is followed by concrete implementation activities (such as the establishment of a FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group) and the subsequent approval of the country’s application by the FiTI International Board will the country be formally recognised as a FiTI Implementing Country.
Madagascar’s official application documents were submitted on 18 November 2022. The FiTI International Board approved Madagascar’s application on 5 December 2022.
Madagascar has not yet been validated against the FiTI Standard.
Countries that seek to obtain the status of a FiTI Compliant Country must first reach validation eligibility by demonstrating adherence to the FiTI Standard’s transparency requirements. If deemed as eligible by the FiTI International Board, an independent validation assessment will be conducted on the country. After successfully undergoing its validation assessment, a country is declared a FiTI Compliant country. This status is maintained if the country continues to adhere to the FiTI Standard throughout subsequent validation reviews.
Madagascar must reach validation eligibility (in accordance with section H.1 of the FiTI Standard) by latest 31 December 2027.
Your contact for Madagascar within the FiTI International Secretariat:
Mr Yannick Memee
Regional Coordinator Western Indian Ocean
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