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ENGLISH Les Échos Y E A R 4 / / I S S U E 1 2 / / F E B R U A R Y - M A R C H 2 0 1 9 " Unis dans l'Action " LESECHOS DU BUREAU DU COORDONNATEUR RESIDENT SPOTLIGHT ON THE UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (UNDP) IN MADAGASCAR www.mg.one.un.org Système des Nations Unies à Madagascar @MG_One_UN EDITORIAL Dear readers, Following the recent presidential elections, During the same period, Madagascar unfortunately Madagascar finds itself at a pivotal point in its faced a major measles outbreak. The United Nations history, where development issues are even more system would like to commend the personal to the fore. leadership of the President of the Republic and that of the Government in responding to the epidemic The United Nations system intends to remain a and expresses thanks to all partners that work strategic partner of Madagascar in the tirelessly in supporting the Government's efforts to implementation of its National Development Plan, combat this disease. the Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As in previous issues, a UN agency is placed in the spotlight in this edition. We hope that our readers Along with its partners, the UN system continues to will get to know more about the United Nations provide multisectoral responses to help vulnerable Development Programme (UNDP), its activities and households in the South of the country cope with major achievements in Madagascar through this the effects of drought. Her Royal Highness Princess issue. Sarah Zeid of Jordan, who visited Madagascar in March, echoed the plea for increased investment in Since this newsletter is intended to keep you the nutrition of vulnerable women and children in informed of the work of the UN in Madagascar, we this region. welcome your comments and views on the events highlighted in this issue, and on topics you would The celebration of 8 March, which puts women in like to read in future issues, by email to the spotlight, was one of the milestones of the first [email protected]. We look forward to receiving quarter of 2019. The UN system was closely your feedback, which will help us improve our associated with the organization of the national communication efforts and better inform you about celebration in Mahajanga, which included multiple what we are doing. activities under the theme “Women’s rights and responsibilities in the development process”. We hope you enjoy this edition of our newsletter and Indeed, the achievement of each of the 17 thank you for your support and interest in our work. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) depends on achieving SDG 5, which focuses on women's equality and empowerment as a precondition to sustainable and inclusive development. Vile Kaky Resident Coordinator United Nations Madagascar 3 SPOTLIGHT Interview with Marie Dimond, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Madagascar 1. Could you tell us about UNDP’s mandate and advantages? For more than 50 years, UNDP has worked in about 170 countries and territories, becoming one of the leading multilateral development agencies helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. In Madagascar, UNDP’s actions aim to promote good governance within institutions and communities, all while supporting a transition to sustainable development in which economic growth benefits all, and where irreversible damages to the environment are avoided. To reach this goal, UNDP provides effective and equitable services to citizens, especially poor and marginalized groups, and supports democratic and Mrs. Marie Dimond governance institutions to be more inclusive, UNDP Resident Representative in Madagascar transparent and effective. For this reason, an important aspect of UNDP’s With the majority of our projects reaching national mandate is to support governments in promoting coverage, UNDP works in partnership with the what we call good governance with the inclusive government, both at the national and local levels, the participation of civil society, the private sector and private sector, and civil society organizations, other partners. This requires, among other prioritizing actions that transform the lives of the most initiatives, support for democratic transitions of vulnerable, including women and youth. Personally, I power through the organization of transparent, strongly believe in this mandate which allows us to credible and inclusive elections; decentralization support the Government of Madagascar and its people and local governance; strengthening the rule of law to tackle the deepest structural causes of poverty rather with a focus on the fight against corruption; and than treating only the symptoms. necessary reforms to the security sector. In many countries, for example, the issue of poor We believe that long-term sustainable development governance is often at the core of delays in efforts require a multi-sectoral, integrated development. It is imperative that the administration approach, that the various development issues are and its branches function in an efficient, inclusive and addressed in a complementary way rather than responsible manner to foster growth to the benefit of all considered separately. For example, an out-of- people. school girl can be indicative of a lack of financial 4 l Beloha is one of 58 municipalities in the Androy Region which receive support from UNDP, in partnership with the Ministry of the Interior and Decentralization. The zebu market has been extended and the premises of the city hall have been renovated to improve efficiency. This "full support package" approach demonstrates that with small investment, municipalities can become more autonomous and inclusive in mobilizing their own resources and improving services to taxpayers. means from families, the lack of safe roads to school, As we strive for a future where women play full cultural practices, failing administrative services or and equal roles in social, economic and political even the lack of access to water because of climate life, the promotion of gender equality and change. women’s empowerment runs across all interventions. With our teams deployed in the capital and in the provinces, we also support initiatives aimed at To accomplish these tasks, we work in direct reducing poverty by promoting inclusive growth and collaboration with national institutions and in protecting biodiversity, adaptation to climate change support of the priorities set by the country that and the promotion of renewable energies; sectors benefit the people first and foremost. that complement and reinforce each other. 2. What are the primary constraints and challenges to Madagascar’s development? What solutions would you propose? In Madagascar, there is great need across all All our initiatives are carried out at the request of, sectors to reduce the different types of and in close consultation with the Government. vulnerabilities, yet at the same time it is among the Multi-stakeholder exercises like the countries that are the lowest recipients of official Mainstreaming, Acceleration and Policy Support development assistance. Given this context, one of (MAPS) mission undertaken last year can help the our biggest challenges is to carefully identify, UN, the Government and other actors identify based on sound analysis, the most strategic areas what we call ‘accelerators’ and ‘drivers of change’. of intervention to maximize impact. This approach These are areas where our support can have the can only be effective with the participation of all most impact in helping a country recover from national, local, private and international delays in development. development partners. 5 Another key challenge in Madagascar has of course Along with the clear determination and been political fragility. Instability has led to the commitment of the new Government to deliver recurrent weakening of institutions and has impeded tangible results quickly, it provides a propitious the Government from assuming its full responsibilities. environment for development activities to take In this regard, we are encouraged by the recent hold. peaceful democratic transition and the stability it has provided. 3. What major results were achieved in 2018 thanks to UNDP’s support in Madagascar? Without a doubt, the highlight for UNDP was to be In the spirit of ‘leaving no one behind’, we also focused able to support the preparation and organization of on promoting recovery and resilience-building of some the presidential elections, and now the legislative of the most vulnerable populations in the Androy elections. We are very pleased with the peaceful region, all while strengthening the capacity of local way in which the process was conducted, making authorities to play a larger role in promoting the the 2018 presidential elections historic for development of this historically-neglected region that Madagascar. This marks the first peaceful has been subject to recurring humanitarian crises. alternation of power between two democratically- elected presidents since the 1960s, and is a great In this regard, a key achievement was also support to success for the country. the development of the Government’s Integrated Development Strategy for the South (SIDGS) that seeks With the support of our major donor partners to break the vicious cycle of crises and dependence on (European Union, USAID, Norway, France, South humanitarian aid that regrettably continues to define Africa, United Kingdom, South Korea, Switzerland this part of the country. Once validated by the new and
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