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Madagascar Development Policy Review Summary

Core Content

This report, Madagascar Development Policy Review: Sustaining Growth for Enhanced Poverty Reduction, evaluates the economic development and policy reforms in Madagascar from the 1970s to 2001, and outlines the challenges and future directions for sustainable and inclusive growth.

Main Report Overview

1. Introduction

The report highlights Madagascar's long economic decline from the 1970s to the mid-1990s, despite its significant economic potential based on natural resources. It also outlines the transition to more pragmatic economic policies in the late 1990s and early 2000s, leading to improved macroeconomic performance and export-led growth.

2. Assessment of Development Outcomes

Key Outcomes:

• Economic Decline and Reform: Madagascar's economic performance was poor due to an inward-looking, state-led strategy with price distortions and poor governance. This led to low growth rates and significant poverty.
• Structural Reforms: Major structural changes began in the late 1980s, culminating in a reversal of the economic decline by the end of the 1990s.
• Policy Reforms: These included:
  • Sound pricing and flexible exchange rate policies.
  • Trade liberalization, such as removing import restrictions and export taxes.
  • State divestiture and privatization of major state-owned companies.
  • Creation of a more conducive business environment through long-term land leases and visa facilitation.
  • Establishment of Export Processing Zones (EPZs).

Economic Growth:

• Growth Rates: The average growth rate rose from 0.4% in the 1980s to 4.6% between 1997 and 2001, with a peak of 6% in 2001.
• Sectoral Growth:
  • Textiles and clothing: 24.5% average growth.
  • Tourism: 11% average growth.
  • Banking and construction: doubled the growth rate of the economy.
• Exports: Increased from 13% of GDP in 1980 to 24% in 2001, with a significant share from non-traditional exports like mining, shrimp, and tourism.

Macroeconomic Management:

• Inflation: Declined from 65% in 1994 to 4.8% in 2001.
• Balance of Payments: Improved significantly, with the trade deficit decreasing from 7% to 2% of GDP.
• Foreign Reserves: Increased from 9.8 to 14.4 weeks of imports between 1999 and 2001.

Poverty Reduction:

• Poverty Headcounts: Decreased from 73% to 69% between 1997 and 2001, but remained high in agriculture and rural areas (around 75%).
• Urban Poverty Reduction: Substantial reduction in the capital, from 66.4% to 49.3%, while other provinces saw increases.

Key Policy and Institutional Agenda

1. Enhancing Government Effectiveness

• The government is focusing on strengthening its role in planning, regulation, and coordination.
• Supervisory agencies have been created for each sub-sector to improve governance and oversight.

2. Strengthening the Private Sector

• Private Sector Development: Emphasis on public-private partnerships (PPPs) and strategic collaboration with the private sector.
• Infrastructure Development: The government is promoting private sector participation in the development, management, and maintenance of industrial infrastructure.
• Investment Climate: Initiatives such as the one-stop shop (GUIDE) and the Integrated Growth Pole Project (IGPP) aim to improve the business environment and support growth poles.

3. Anti-Corruption and Governance

• An anti-corruption framework was developed, including the establishment of an independent anti-corruption bureau.
• Reforms in customs and justice are aimed at reducing corruption and inefficiency.
• Steps include simplifying customs procedures, automating systems, and setting service standards for customs and judicial services.

4. Infrastructure Development

• The public sector is now focused on creating public goods such as transport infrastructure (roads, railways, ports, airports).
• The state is stepping back from direct management of transport services and infrastructure, allowing private enterprises to take over where appropriate.
• Deteriorating infrastructure has been a major constraint, increasing production costs and reducing economic linkages.

5. Rural Development and Agriculture

• Agriculture remains the backbone of the economy, with 76% of employment in 2001 and 14.8% of GDP in 2004.
• Despite growth, agricultural productivity is low, and poverty in rural areas remains high.
• The report emphasizes the need for integrating agriculture into the growth process and improving linkages between agricultural and non-agricultural sectors.

6. Education and Labor Market

• Education is a key priority for building human capital.
• There is a significant skill mismatch, with the growing sectors requiring higher educational attainment (8 years) compared to agriculture (4 years).
• The labor market shows limited movement from agriculture to the modern sector, and employment in EPZs remains low (1.4% of active labor force in 2001).

Medium Outlook and Risks

1. Macroeconomic Projections (2004-2008)

• Growth is expected to continue, with a recovery from the 2002 political crisis.
• The growth rate is projected to be 9.8% in 2003 and 5.3% in 2004.

2. Risks

• The report highlights the need for continued policy reforms and institutional strengthening.
• Weaknesses in customs administration and revenue collection are noted as constraints to fiscal policy success.

3. Poverty Simulations

• Poverty reduction is still uneven, with most benefits concentrated in the manufacturing and services sectors.
• The report stresses the importance of a growth strategy that includes agriculture to ensure broader poverty reduction.

Key Recommendations

• Sustained Growth: Continue and accelerate reforms to support growth in key sectors such as textiles, tourism, mining, and fishing.
• Inclusive Growth: Focus on rural development and agricultural integration into the growth process.
• Infrastructure Investment: Prioritize infrastructure development to reduce production costs and enhance trade linkages.
• Anti-Corruption Measures: Strengthen anti-corruption frameworks and improve governance in customs and justice systems.
• Human Capital Development: Invest in education to align with the needs of the growing sectors and reduce skill mismatches.

Conclusion

Madagascar has made significant strides in economic reform and growth since the late 1990s, but challenges remain in achieving inclusive and sustainable development. The report underscores the need for continued policy reforms, improved governance, and a focus on rural development and agricultural modernization to ensure that the benefits of growth are more evenly distributed.