Madagascar

USAID has been working for nearly 20 years to help the people of Madagascar accomplish their development goals in the face of ongoing challenges.  However, as a result of the March 2009 military coup, the U.S. Government suspended all non-humanitarian assistance and direct assistance to the Government of Madagascar. USAID continues to provide assistance in health and food security through nongovernmental organizations, community associations and other private groups.

Although there have been impressive results in assisting people living in some of Madagascar’s poorest, most remote areas, these gains could be reversed due to the ongoing political crisis and declining economic conditions.