Mikama - January 3, 2017

Antsa R. dans Midi Madagasikara

Le nouveau Code comprend, dans son article 81, une disposition qui garantit la protection des dénonciateurs, en cas d’irrégularités dans les marchés publics, ce qui n’est pas encore prévu dans l’ancien Code. Au niveau de l’ARMP, un comité d’éthique sera mis en place pour instruire les cas de non-respect de l’éthique des marchés publics.  Par ailleurs, les matières non soumises au Code sont énumérées de façon exhaustive dans l’article 4 du nouveau Code. Dans l’article 90, des dispositions prévoyant l’application effective des sanctions ont été insérées. De plus, l’article 92 offre plus de possibilité à la société civile de suivre et d’observer les passations et l’exécution des marchés publics, pour éventuellement interpeller les pouvoirs publics.

Dans La Gazette de la Grande Ile

Insécurité: Un coût élevé atteignant les 3% du PIB. 157ème sur 163 pays. C’est le rang de Madagascar en ce qui concerne les coûts pour instaurer la sécurité et éviter ainsi les violences. Ce classement de Global peace index (GPI 2016) montre le prix à payer pour contenir les violences

Dans Afrika News
... the region of Analanjirofo harvested 1.3 tonnes of clover buds, that is 40% of the world’s production. (..) Madagascar’s clove essential oil, is also reputed for its quality, and high rate of Eugenol, which make it of interest for importers. Taking these assets into consideration Givauden, a major operator on the fragrance and aroma industry, implemented a large factory to process clove essential oil in Madagascar. The company engaged on a joint-venture with Henri Fraise Fils et Cie to launch Natema Plant (Natural Extract of Madagascar).

Dans Mongabay
A team of researchers led by Cécile Bidaud of Bangor University in the UK spent more than two years studying the impacts on local people of the conservation initiatives intended to offset the biodiversity impacts of the Ambatovy nickle mine in Madagascar, which is a partnership between three companies: Canada’s Sherritt International Corporation, Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation, and South Korea’s Korea Resources Corporation. The project will destroy 2,065 hectares (more than 5,100 acres) of natural forest habitat in the mine footprint as well as along a 220-kilometer (about 137-mile) pipeline that transports nickel slurry from the mine to the coast for processing and export. According to Ambatovy, when the mine is fully operational it will produce 60,000 metric tons of refined nickel, 5,600 metric tons of refined cobalt, and 210,000 metric tons of ammonium sulphate fertilizer every year for nearly 30 years. Ambatovy is one of the largest development projects in sub-Saharan Africa and one of the biggest nickel mines in the world. It represents the largest foreign investment ($6.9 billion) ever made in Madagascar, comprising more than one-third of total foreign direct investment between 2006 and 2012. The Ambatovy mine is located in rich rainforest habitat that is home to the indri, the largest lemur in Madagascar, and many other endemic species of birds, frogs, and other lemur species. One gecko species is found only within the mine footprint and some other small forest fragments, Bidaud and co-authors note. Ambatovy claims to have achieved “no net loss” in biodiversity despite having cleared large areas of rainforest for its mine and pipeline.