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Summary of the Selected Issues Paper on the Republic of Madagascar

Core Content Overview

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of key economic and social issues in Madagascar, focusing on poverty, tax revenue mobilization, exchange rate assessment, and the financial system. It is based on data up to December 2014 and highlights challenges and opportunities for sustainable development.

A. Poverty in Madagascar

Main Points

Widespread Poverty: Poverty is widespread and has been increasing in Madagascar. About 62% of the population lives below the extreme (food) poverty line, 75% below the absolute poverty line, and over 90% live on less than $2/day.
Population Growth: Madagascar has a young and rapidly growing population (half under 20 years old), contributing to the rise in the number of people in poverty.
Income Inequality: Despite increasing poverty, income inequality has not risen significantly. The Gini coefficient has decreased, indicating a more progressive consumption distribution.
Rural Poverty: Poverty is primarily a rural issue, with rural poverty rates being almost double those in urban areas.
Education and Healthcare: Access to education and healthcare is highly unequal and rationed by income. Literacy rates among youth are around 70%, but many enter the labor market illiterate. Healthcare access is also limited, especially for the poor.

Key Data

Poverty Headcount: Increased from 10 million (60.5%) in 2001 to 13 million (61.7%) in 2010.
Youth Literacy: 70% (comparable to SSA average).
Under-five Mortality: 62 deaths per 1,000 births in 2012, below the SSA average.
Life Expectancy: 64 years in 2012, above the SSA average.

B. Who Are the Poor in Madagascar?

Main Points

Gender Disparities: Female-headed households are more likely to be poor than male-headed ones, especially those that are divorced, separated, or widowed.
Age and Household Size: Younger individuals and larger households are more likely to be poor. Families with seven or more members have an 86% poverty incidence, compared to 36% for families with one or two members.
Education and Healthcare Access: The poorest quintile has significantly lower education and healthcare access. Only 60% of children in the poorest quintile attend primary school, compared to 85% in the least poor quintile.

C. Economic Growth

Main Points

Weak Growth: Madagascar's economic growth has been underperforming compared to SSA and has not kept pace with population growth, leading to a decline in per capita GDP.
GDP Per Capita: Between 1990 and 2012, Madagascar's GDP per capita fell by 19%, while the average of the poorest 25 SSA countries increased by 26%.
Comparative Performance: Countries like Senegal, Ghana, and China outperformed Madagascar in terms of GDP growth, while Madagascar's growth was similar to other post-conflict countries.

D. Tax Revenue Mobilization

Main Points

Low Tax Ratio: Madagascar's tax ratio is among the lowest in SSA, averaging 10% of GDP between 2005 and 2013.
Tax Potential: Studies suggest that Madagascar's tax potential could reach up to 17% of GDP, significantly higher than its current performance.
Tax Structure: The tax system relies heavily on indirect taxes (e.g., VAT, excises), which have low productivity. Direct taxes are underdeveloped.
Tax Reform (2008): The 2008 tax reform simplified the tax structure and aimed to bring it in line with middle-income countries. However, implementation was inconsistent, and some measures were never applied.
Compliance Issues: Weak tax administration, low tax morale, and high avoidance opportunities contribute to low tax revenue.

Key Data

Tax Revenue Ratio: 9.3% of GDP in 2013, down from 10.3% in 2005.
Tax Potential Estimates: Ranges from 15% to 17% of GDP, depending on methodology.
VAT Performance: VAT accounts for about 50% of total tax revenue but has declined in effectiveness since 2004.

E. Exchange Rate Assessment

Main Points

Exchange Rate Performance: The paper assesses the impact of exchange rates on the economy, including the exchange rate pass-through to consumer prices.
Competitiveness: Survey measures indicate that the exchange rate has affected the competitiveness of Madagascar's exports and imports.
Models Used: Two models (CGER and EBA-Lite) are used to analyze current account balance and exchange rate dynamics.

F. Financial System in Madagascar

Main Points

Structure and Performance: The financial system is underdeveloped, with limited access to banking services and low financial depth.
Systemic Risk: There are significant systemic risks due to high leverage, weak regulatory compliance, and limited financial inclusion.
Financial Inclusion: Only a small minority of the rural population has access to electricity and safe water, which affects financial inclusion.
Deepening Needs: Further financial deepening is necessary to support growth and development, but obstacles include weak institutions and low public investment.

Key Data

Financial Sector Depth: Limited, with low levels of financial inclusion and banking penetration.
Leverage: High levels of private sector leverage, especially in the agricultural sector.
Mobile Banking: Mobile banking initiatives have improved access, but the system is still not fully developed.

G. Conclusions

Poverty Reduction: Madagascar has not reduced poverty since 2001, with overall per capita consumption falling.
Structural Reforms: Alleviating poverty requires structural reforms to boost economic growth.
Investment Needs: Higher investment in education, healthcare, and infrastructure is essential for the young population.
Tax Reforms: Broadening the tax base and improving compliance are crucial for meeting development needs.
Financial Deepening: Financial sector deepening is necessary to support economic growth and reduce systemic risks.

Key References

World Bank (2014a): "Face of Poverty in Madagascar"
World Bank (2014b): "Opportunities and Challenges for Inclusive and Resilient Growth: Compendium of policy notes for Madagascar"
IMF Staff Analyses: Multiple studies on tax performance, exchange rates, and financial sector development.

Summary of Key Issues

Issue	Summary
Poverty	Widespread and increasing, with a large portion of the population living below $2/day.
Tax Revenue	Very low tax ratio, with potential to increase to 17% of GDP.
Exchange Rate	Exchange rate pass-through affects competitiveness and inflation.
Financial System	Underdeveloped, with significant systemic risks and low financial inclusion.