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🗣️ Interview with Mr. Geoffrey Tassinari, Chairman & CEO of Madagascar Development Partners (MDP), for an upcoming Khale...
25/09/2025

🗣️ Interview with Mr. Geoffrey Tassinari, Chairman & CEO of Madagascar Development Partners (MDP), for an upcoming Khaleej Times feature on Madagascar

Highlights:
🌍 Mission & Vision: For over two decades, MDP has been channeling international capital into high-potential opportunities across Madagascar and the Western Indian Ocean region. With a focus on frontier markets, the firm partners with seasoned global investors to scale businesses while driving sustainable development.

🌱 Priority Sectors: MDP is currently concentrating on agribusiness and tourism. Agriculture offers significant room for innovation despite operational challenges, while Madagascar’s unmatched biodiversity and scale position it as a unique long-term tourism destination.

🤝 Investment Approach: Opportunities are sourced through networks and trust, followed by rigorous due diligence that can take up to a year. MDP goes beyond capital by adding strategic insight, operational guidance, and access to networks, key ingredients for success in frontier markets.

♻️ Sustainability & Governance: While not an impact fund, ESG principles are embedded in every project. From governance to community development, MDP ensures its investments deliver broad social and environmental benefits, such as local job creation, schools, dispensaries, and biodiversity protection.

🏝️ Flagship Project: An eco-lodge on Madagascar’s northwest coast illustrates MDP’s model: blending financial returns with community upliftment, healthcare support, staff training, and conservation. A true showcase of responsible investment in action.

⚖️ Challenges & Solutions: Investor hesitation often stems from governance and political risk. Yet, with 20 years of proven resilience, MDP demonstrates that long-term, well-structured investments can thrive in Madagascar’s frontier economy.

💼 Partnership Potential: While MDP has worked with UAE-based investors in the past, Geoffrey Tassinari sees this as the perfect time to re-engage with partners from the Gulf. The ambition and energy of regional investors align strongly with Madagascar’s untapped potential.

📢 Final Message: “Madagascar is one of the last untouched frontier markets, rich in resources, talent, and opportunity. At MDP, we combine deep local knowledge with international standards of ex*****on. For investors seeking both strong returns and meaningful impact, Madagascar is the place to be, and MDP is the partner to make it happen.”

1. Could you introduce Madagascar Development Partners and its core mission in driving investment and development across Madagascar?

🗣️ Interview with Ms. Faranah Goulamaly, CEO of Les Ateliers FEEL GOOD, for an upcoming Khaleej Times feature on Madagas...
22/09/2025

🗣️ Interview with Ms. Faranah Goulamaly, CEO of Les Ateliers FEEL GOOD, for an upcoming Khaleej Times feature on Madagascar

Highlights:
✨ Luxury with Impact: Based in Madagascar, Les Ateliers Feel Good transforms natural fibers, especially hand-harvested raffia, into timeless luxury creations for the world’s leading fashion and décor houses. Behind every piece stands the talent of over 1,200 women artisans, whose dignity, resilience, and creativity are at the heart of the brand.

🌿 Sustainability & Ethics: From short circuits with local cooperatives to biodegradable and renewable materials, the atelier ensures every product respects people and the planet. True sustainability here is both environmental and social: fair wages, holistic care, and community empowerment.

👩‍🎓 Empowering Women & Youth: Through the FEEL GOOD SCHOOL, programs like Les Grandes Classes uplift women in vulnerable situations by teaching métiers d’art. The creation of the Institut de la Mode et de l’Industrie Créative (IMIC) formalizes fashion careers, positioning Malagasy talent on the global stage.

💼 Innovation & Excellence: Guided by its internal code, the Luxe Attitude, Atelier Feel Good blends tradition with modernity. Collaborations with international designers push the boundaries of raffia, reimagining it for contemporary interiors and high fashion while honoring ancestral savoir-faire.

👛 Madame FEELGOOD Brand: More than accessories, these handcrafted raffia talismans embody freedom, empowerment, and inner strength. With its philosophy “MAKE THE CHOICE TO FEEL GOOD”, the brand resonates strongly with women in the Middle East seeking prestige with meaning, beauty with consciousness, and luxury with soul.

🤝 Strategic Partnerships: The Gulf region, and especially the UAE, represents a land of opportunities. Atelier Feel Good is actively exploring creative collaborations, alliances, and partnerships with concept stores, patrons, and women leaders to scale its vision of luxury with purpose.

🌍 Tourism & Wellness: With Madagascar’s breathtaking landscapes and cultural richness, Atelier Feel Good is building a 5,000 m² flagship space combining ateliers, schools, immersive boutiques, and transformational experiences. This unique destination aims to position Madagascar as a hub for experiential, mindful, and creative tourism.

💬 Final Message: “The world needs beauty that heals, luxury that carries meaning, and brands that inspire transformation. At Atelier Feel Good, we invite partners and investors to join us in creating a bridge between celebration, impact, and global excellence.”

1. Could you introduce Les Ateliers Feel Good and your vision behind creating a wellness and lifestyle brand in Madagascar?

🗣️ Interview with Ms. Camille André-Bataille, CEO & Co-Founder of ANKA Madagascar, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report ...
17/09/2025

🗣️ Interview with Ms. Camille André-Bataille, CEO & Co-Founder of ANKA Madagascar, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report on Madagascar

Highlights:
☀️ Energy Access & Transition: For nine years, ANKA has expanded electricity access and renewable energy solutions in Madagascar and the region. Through decentralized solar mini-grids, over 25 million people living without reliable electricity now gain affordable power, boosting local development and entrepreneurship.

💡 Industrial & Commercial Solutions: ANKA helps companies transition from diesel to solar, improving cost-efficiency, reliability, and sustainability, while offering advisory services to public and private stakeholders across Africa.

🔧 Innovation at Work: From lithium batteries and AI monitoring to flexible financing models, ANKA ensures efficiency, durability, and affordability. AgriGrid© links solar power to agriculture, empowering farmers, especially women, to increase income and improve livelihoods.

👩‍💼 Women in Energy: Women are central to ANKA’s leadership and operations. Through AgriGrid© and technical training programs, ANKA supports women-led businesses and encourages young women to pursue careers in energy and engineering.

🤝 Global Partnerships: Collaborations with The OPEC Fund initiative, and other Gulf partners scale solar power and clean cooking solutions, positioning Madagascar as a stable destination for sustainable energy investment.

💬 Final Message: “Energy is a lever, not an end. ANKA empowers communities, supports women entrepreneurs, and fosters innovation. Madagascar and the Indian Ocean region are ready for inclusive, green growth, we invite investors and partners to join us on this journey.”

ANKA is an actor in both energy access and energy transition, with a strong focus on renewable energy, especially solar. Over the past nine years since our creation in Madagascar, and now also through our holding in Mauritius, we have built expertise in designing, financing, building, and operating....

🗣️ Interview with Mr. Niriko Rosalien Tsirenge, CEO of SMMC - Port Solutions, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report on Ma...
16/09/2025

🗣️ Interview with Mr. Niriko Rosalien Tsirenge, CEO of SMMC - Port Solutions, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report on Madagascar

Highlights:
⚓ Strategic Role: As Madagascar’s “strong arm” for non-containerized cargo at the SPAT Port Toamasina Officiel, SMMC manages breakbulk, roll-on cargo, and essential imports such as cement, rice, sugar, and flour. On the export side, it handles flagship shipments like palletized lychee to Europe and Russia. In 2024, throughput reached 1.12 million tonnes, up 38.7% year-on-year.

🚢 Expanding Horizons: Since April 2023, SMMC has also served as Port Authority in Vohemar, a strategic hub in the vanilla heartland. Ongoing investments aim to extend the quay, expand yards, and modernize storage, reinforcing Madagascar’s position in global export chains.

💼 Trusted Partnerships: With leading clients such as Oceantrade Madagascar, Madauto - Madagascar Automobile, CFAO Mobility Madagascar, and Groupe Sodiat, SMMC has strengthened its reputation for reliability. Membership in AIVP and PAMESA, and upcoming entry into APIOI, underscore its regional leadership.

📊 Modernization Drive: From ISO 9001 certification to digitizing workflows and dematerializing documents, SMMC is advancing transparent, fast, and predictable port operations.

🌍 Smart Logistics & Sustainability: Flagship initiatives include a dry port to decongest Toamasina, an ecological bulk hopper for cement, and solar power integration, boosting efficiency while greening operations.

🤝 Collaboration & Connectivity: A shared digital platform with customs, port authorities, and shipping agents is streamlining communication and accelerating cargo clearance.

👷 People First: Continuous training and multi-skilling ensure that SMMC’s workforce delivers safety, speed, and quality to international standards.

📈 Gateway to Regional Trade: At the crossroads of the Indian Ocean, SMMC is building bridges to GCC–Africa trade corridors, exploring strategic partnerships with Gulf investors, particularly from the UAE, to co-develop next-generation logistics assets.

💬 Final Message: “SMMC doesn’t just move cargo. We secure and accelerate our partners’ return on investment in Madagascar. If you are looking for a trusted operator to co-design and deliver sustainable, world-class port solutions in Africa, SMMC is ready to build with you.”

I’m the Director General of SMMC, the Conventional Merchandise Maintenance Company operating within the port of Toamasina, also known as Tamatave. The company was created in 2007, and I’ve served as DG since late August 2018. Since April 2023, we have also been the port authority in Vohemar (Voh...

🗣️ Interview with H.E. Andry Rajoelina, President of Madagascar, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report Highlights:🌍 Visio...
15/09/2025

🗣️ Interview with H.E. Andry Rajoelina, President of Madagascar, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report

Highlights:
🌍 Vision 2030: President Rajoelina envisions Madagascar as a rising star of the Indian Ocean and Africa, a land of opportunity, innovation, and sustainable growth. His goal is to make Madagascar an emerging economy by 2030, competitive on a global scale and attractive to responsible investors.

🚀 Growth Drivers: Priority sectors include agriculture & agro-industry, energy, mining, tourism, fisheries, digital services, and infrastructure. Special economic zones, investment incentives, PPPs, and modern legal frameworks are opening new doors for international investors.

🌱 Sustainability First: Economic transformation goes hand-in-hand with protecting one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots. Large-scale reforestation campaigns, eco-tourism, and green industries are at the core of Madagascar’s development model.

🏗️ Transformative Infrastructure: Projects include Antananarivo’s first modern cable car system, expansion of ports & airports, the AR1 highway, and major renewable power plants. With the 105 MW Ambohimanambola thermal facility and new solar mini-grids, Madagascar is building a sustainable, decentralized energy future.

✈️ Tourism Rebound: In 2024, Madagascar welcomed 315,000 international visitors, generating USD 780 million in revenues. With 7 weekly Emirates flights, 17 Ethiopian Airlines connections, and expanded routes to Nosy Be, air connectivity is rapidly strengthening. New artisanal villages, eco-resorts, and luxury hospitality projects are positioning Madagascar as a premier global destination.

🔋 Clean Energy Transition: Targeting 70% renewables by 2028, Madagascar has already boosted green energy from 16% to 28% in four years. Partnerships with the World Bank, African Development Bank Group, and private investors accelerate this clean energy revolution.

🌐 Regional Integration: As current Chair of SADC and active member of African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, Madagascar is enhancing market access for 1.3 billion consumers, modernizing customs, and boosting trade partnerships with the EU, US (AGOA), Asia, and the Gulf.

🤝 Strategic Partnerships with the Gulf: Following the successful Dubai–Madagascar Business Forum (May 2025), which gathered 60 Malagasy companies and 100+ Emirati operators, Madagascar is ready to deepen ties with the UAE and the wider Gulf. Investment opportunities span agro-industry, renewable energy, logistics, ports, airports, and tourism infrastructure.

💬 Final Message: “Madagascar is open for business. We are a land of unique resources, unmatched biodiversity, and untapped opportunities. Together, let us transform potential into shared prosperity, for Madagascar, for Africa, and for our partners worldwide.”

Présidence de la République de Madagascar Mercédès Ratsirahonana

1. Mr. President, could you share your vision for Madagascar’s economic development and how your administration is positioning the country as an emerging investment destination in Africa?

🗣️ Interview with Mr. Samy Chalier, CEO of HERi Madagascar, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report on MadagascarHighlights...
11/09/2025

🗣️ Interview with Mr. Samy Chalier, CEO of HERi Madagascar, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report on Madagascar

Highlights:
⚡ Mission-Driven Impact: Since 2012, HERi Madagascar has been pioneering decentralized energy solutions to serve rural communities beyond the grid. With only 36% of the population connected to electricity, HERi bridges the gap by delivering clean, reliable, and affordable solar energy.

🏡 Decentralized Access: Through innovative solar kiosks and household solar kits, HERi empowers villages with lighting, phone charging, refrigeration, and connectivity. These services transform daily life, enhancing education, health, and safety, while enabling rural entrepreneurship.

🌍 Scaling for Change: Already reaching nearly 200,000 households (impacting 1 million people), HERi aims to expand to 1 million households by 2030, improving the lives of over 5 million Malagasy people through clean energy, financing solutions, and new products like smartphones and improved cooking stoves.

🤝 Strategic Partnerships: Growth has been fueled by collaborations with d.light Design, the Malagasy government (customs & VAT exemptions), The World Bank–financed OMDF program, and impact investors like Investisseurs et Partenaires (I&P). These partnerships strengthen HERi’s distribution network and affordability for low-income families.

👩‍🦰 Inclusive Growth: Gender inclusion and youth empowerment are at HERi’s core. Women manage many kiosks and hold over half of leadership positions, while Madagascar’s youth, 60% of the population, benefit from training and employment opportunities across the company.

📈 Investment Outlook: With more than 5 million households still without electricity, Madagascar represents a vast untapped energy market. Gulf investors can play a vital role in financing off-grid solutions, mini-grids, and new technologies, leveraging HERi’s nationwide footprint.

🌿 Sustainability Focus: Beyond energy, HERi is committed to tackling deforestation and climate change by promoting clean cooking solutions and expanding solar-based alternatives.

💬 Final Message: “Madagascar is fertile ground for inclusive investment. Here, impact and profitability go hand in hand. Together, we can power millions of lives while shaping a cleaner, more equitable future.”

Our mission is to provide energy access solutions to populations that are not connected to the power grid. In Madagascar, only 36% of the population has access to electricity, and even within that percentage, reliability is a major challenge. With most people living in isolated rural areas, connecti...

🗣️ Interview with Mr. Evrad Evouna Ossi, CEO of BGFIBank Madagasikara, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report on Madagasca...
10/09/2025

🗣️ Interview with Mr. Evrad Evouna Ossi, CEO of BGFIBank Madagasikara, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report on Madagascar

Highlights:
🏦 Regional Banking Powerhouse: As a subsidiary of Groupe BGFIBank, present in 11 African countries and France, BGFIBank Madagascar has been a trusted partner for 15 years. Its core clients include large corporates, major institutions, high-potential SMEs, and premium individuals, with strong involvement in agriculture, telecom, finance, and commerce.

🚀 Strategic Priorities 2025+: The bank focuses on tailored financing solutions, from operational expense coverage to investment financing and prefinancing contracts. Its approach is highly adaptable, designed to evolve with client needs and Madagascar’s economic transformation.

🌱 Sector Impact: Agribusiness remains a national priority, and BGFIBank plays a leading role in financing food security initiatives. The bank also supports infrastructure, tourism, aviation, transportation, and energy projects, recognizing their importance for sustainable development and mobility.

📲 Digital Transformation: Since 2023, BGFIBank Madagascar has accelerated its shift to a digital-first banking model. With BGFI Mobile, Cash Management tools, Visa cards (including prepaid and “Karama” salary cards), smart ATMs, and 100% remote account openings, the bank is driving financial inclusion and reshaping customer experience.

🌍 Responsible Banking: Through the BGFIBank Foundation, the Madagascar branch funds scholarships, renovates schools, donates supplies, and builds classrooms, reinforcing its role as both an economic actor and social partner.

⚡ Opportunities Ahead: Financing value chains in agriculture, affordable renewable energy, and transport infrastructure (roads, aviation, railways) are seen as major growth drivers.

💡 Group Strength: With over 20% annual profitability, diversified shareholding, and solid governance, the BGFI Group provides stability and credibility, enabling BGFIBank Madagascar to finance large-scale projects with confidence.

🤝 Gulf Partnerships: The bank is actively seeking correspondent banking partners in the Gulf to simplify trade and investment flows, cutting delays caused by routing transactions through Europe.

💬 Final Message: “BGFIBank Madagascar is financially solid, digitally advanced, and deeply committed to the country’s growth. For investors seeking trusted partners in Madagascar’s evolving market, we provide the stability, expertise, and flexibility to turn ambition into impact.”

BGFIBank Madagascar is a subsidiary of the BGFIBank Group, which is present in eleven African countries and one European country, France. We've been operating in Madagascar for the past fifteen years.

🗣️ Interview with Dr. Olivier Herindrainy Rakotomalala, Minister of Mines of Madagascar, for an upcoming Khaleej Times r...
09/09/2025

🗣️ Interview with Dr. Olivier Herindrainy Rakotomalala, Minister of Mines of Madagascar, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report on Madagascar

Highlights:
⛏️ Mining Backbone: The sector contributes 5% of GDP but drives more than 40% of Madagascar’s exports, making it a cornerstone of foreign exchange, job creation, and regional development.

📜 Modern Mining Code: The new Law No. 2023-007 and its decrees introduce a clear “use it or lose it” principle, competitive tenders for strategic zones, and a 10% non-dilutable State participation to align government and investor interests. Nearly 1,000 non-compliant titles have been revoked to open ground for serious investors.

🔎 Transparency First: EITI compliance is now mandatory. Madagascar is digitizing mining titles with QR codes, phasing out paper permits, and rolling out an online cadastra & e-services portal with the World Bank support to ensure speed, integrity, and traceability.

🌱 ESG & Local Content: No mining without an environmental and social permit. CSR is mandatory and negotiated with communities. 80% of employees must be Malagasy, and operators must commit to training and local procurement.

🌍 Resource Potential:
- Hydrocarbons: 1.7 billion barrels of heavy oil reserves and new gas discoveries.
- Graphite: #1 in Africa, #4 globally, fueling EV battery demand.
- Rare Earths & Ilmenite: Critical minerals for aerospace and clean tech.
- Iron Ore & Manganese: New ground opened after permit clean-up.

🤝 Investor Protection & Incentives: Major projects benefit from legal, fiscal, and customs stability, customs franchises for equipment imports, and inter-ministerial committees to fast-track authorizations.

🇦🇪 Strategic Gulf Partners: Partnerships with the UAE already span solar energy, fertilizers, tourism, and agriculture. Mining cooperation is the next frontier, supported by Madagascar’s new embassy in Abu Dhabi and enhanced air connectivity.

💬 Final Message: “Madagascar’s mining is at an inflection point. The framework is ready: transparency, stability, and enforceable ESG. We welcome credible investors who bring capital, technology, and respect for our standards. The tools are in place, join us in building a sector that creates wealth and uplifts communities.”

Ministeran'ny Harena An-kibon'ny Tany

1. Could you start with a broad picture of Madagascar’s mining sector and its strategic importance to the national economy?

🗣️ Interview with Hon. Rindra Rabarinirinarison, Minister of Economy and Finance of Madagascar, for an upcoming Khaleej ...
05/09/2025

🗣️ Interview with Hon. Rindra Rabarinirinarison, Minister of Economy and Finance of Madagascar, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report on Madagascar

Highlights:
📊 Macroeconomic Stability: Despite global uncertainties, climate shocks, and the Covid-19 crisis, Madagascar has maintained solid fundamentals. Post-pandemic GDP growth has averaged 4%, outpacing Sub-Saharan Africa. Proactive Central Bank measures kept inflation under control, while IMF support programs (ECF & RSF) confirm investor confidence with over $107 million recently disbursed.

💻 Fiscal Modernization: Madagascar is spearheading a digital transformation of public finance. Reforms include online tax systems (e-Hetra, SAFI), e-comptabilité, treasury digitalization, and enhanced procurement oversight.

🚀 Diversified Economy: With vast arable land, unique biodiversity, and major mineral reserves, Madagascar is positioning itself as a regional hub. Beyond natural resources, the country is building strength in telecommunications, digital services, BPO, and AI. Strategic projects such as the Toamasina Port expansion (completion 2026) support connectivity and maritime trade.

🤝 Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): PPPs are central to Madagascar’s development strategy. Flagship energy projects like Sahofika and Volobe hydropower are being developed under PPPs, while new laws on PPPs and investments are opening opportunities in energy, transport, connectivity, and special economic zones.

🔎 Transparency & Governance: Madagascar is reinforcing fiscal credibility with regular Citizens’ Budgets, international assessments like MAPS, and the Open Budget Survey. Digital finance reforms, ranging from e-procurement (e-GP) to pension modernization, boost efficiency and transparency.

🌱 Sustainable Financing: The government is mobilizing both domestic and international resources. Efforts include raising the tax-to-GDP ratio by 2.5 points by 2027, promoting savings, blended finance, and pioneering green, blue, and “lemur bonds”. Madagascar, a global pioneer of debt-for-nature swaps, is once again leveraging innovative financing for climate and biodiversity.

🌍 Open for Strategic Investment: Structural reforms under President Andry Rajoelina, new investment and mining laws, cooperative legislation, and telecom liberalization, are strengthening the business climate. Landmark projects like the Volobe hydropower plant and the $700 million Base Toliara mining project highlight Madagascar’s readiness to host large-scale international investments.

💬 Final Message: “Madagascar is not just a place of natural wealth but of reform-driven resilience. We welcome investors who bring innovation, sustainability, and a shared vision for inclusive growth. Together, we can build a diversified, green, and prosperous future.”

Minisiteran'ny Toekarena sy ny Fitantanam-bola

1. How is Madagascar working to strengthen macroeconomic stability and build investor confidence?In today’s global context, macroeconomic stability is crucial. For Madagascar, despite the Covid-19 crisis, frequent climate shocks, and international uncertainties, our macroeconomic fundamentals rema...

🗣️ Interview with Mr. Ylias Akbaraly, CEO of Redland International, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report on MadagascarHi...
04/09/2025

🗣️ Interview with Mr. Ylias Akbaraly, CEO of Redland International, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report on Madagascar

Highlights:
🌍 Global Footprint: Redland is an international conglomerate present in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean. Its strength lies in three major entities: Thomson Broadcast, GatesAir in the United States and Italy, and Groupe Sipromad in Madagascar, covering broadcasting, industry, finance, energy, technology, tourism, aviation, and real estate.

🤝 Social Impact: Through the Akbaraly Foundation, Redland places sustainable development at the heart of its mission, focusing on health, nutrition, education, and culture. With three health centers, three mobile units, and more than 30,000 women benefiting annually from cancer screenings, the Group is transforming lives. Made For A Woman, founded by Eileen Akbaraly, employs over 800 women in vulnerable situations while collaborating with leading global brands such as LVMH, Chloé, Fendi, Swatch, and Balenciaga.

📈 Strategic Growth: Redland’s roadmap includes international industrialization, vertical integration through large-scale agricultural investments in to***co, palm, corn, and soybeans, and a landmark real estate project set for 2026. The upcoming Thomson Academy will play a vital role in building technical and managerial expertise across the Group’s activities.

💼 Global Partnerships: Redland is managing over USD 1.5 billion in broadcasting projects across Asia, Africa, and the Indian Ocean, in collaboration with Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, Afreximbank, and major French institutions including Bpifrance and the Public Treasury. Its holdings in Brink’s Inc, UbiPharm Group, Orange Madagascar, and BCP further reinforce its global reach.

🚀 Innovation & Resilience: Redland is distinguished by its expertise in deploying AM broadcasting solutions during crises, ensuring communication when it matters most. Guided by its three pillars, innovation, expertise, and professionalism, the Group is also championing South-South cooperation, particularly with Gulf countries, and positioning Madagascar as a future strategic hub.

💬 Final Message: “Madagascar is open and ready. At Redland, we combine international expertise with strong local roots and a deep social commitment. Together with Gulf investors, we can turn opportunities into shared success for Madagascar and the broader region.”

1. Could you begin by giving us an overview of Redland Group’s global footprint and key areas of activity?Redland is an international conglomerate present in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean. The Group is structured around three major entities.

🗣️ Interview with Mr. Robin Carletti, CEO of Jovena Madagascar, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report on MadagascarHighli...
02/09/2025

🗣️ Interview with Mr. Robin Carletti, CEO of Jovena Madagascar, for an upcoming Khaleej Times report on Madagascar

Highlights:
⛽ Energy Leader: Established after the liberalization of Madagascar’s energy market in 1999, Jovena has become the country’s leading oil and gas distributor. Celebrating 25 years of growth, the company now operates 115 service stations nationwide, handling 500,000 cubic meters of fuel annually for both everyday consumers and large-scale industrial clients.

🔋 Energy Security & Diversification: Jovena guarantees reliable national fuel supply while pioneering solar integration across all its service stations, expected to reach 1.6 GWh of annual solar production by year-end. Through its holding company AXIAN Energy, hybrid power plants combining thermal and renewable energy are being developed to secure Madagascar’s sustainable energy future.

🚛 Infrastructure & Access: Investments in modern delivery fleets and the rollout of “nanostations”, compact fueling points designed for rural districts, are extending energy access to underserved regions. The goal: nationwide coverage within five years, ensuring every Malagasy has access to affordable, reliable energy.

💡 Digital Transformation: Jovena has adopted a “zero-paper” policy and implemented forecourt controllers across its network, enabling real-time transactions, reducing fraud, and enhancing customer experience through seamless automation.

🌱 Renewable Transition: In collaboration with NEA Madagascar, Jovena is spearheading hybrid energy systems that blend thermal with solar and hydro solutions, aligning with Madagascar’s green growth strategy.

🤝 Collaboration & Partnerships: Jovena works with public institutions like Jirama ofisialy to modernize standards and expand infrastructure, while also providing secure fuel management solutions for construction and mining operators. Open to global partnerships, Jovena welcomes investors, particularly from the Gulf, for transformative projects, citing the Volobe hydropower project with EDF as a successful model.

🌍 Untapped Potential: With its young population, growing infrastructure, and commitment to renewable transition, Madagascar offers significant investment opportunities.

💬 Final Message: “Jovena’s mission is simple: to provide energy to the people of Madagascar. For 25 years, we’ve grown alongside the country. We see Madagascar as a land of opportunity, commercially, socially, and environmentally. We invite partners to join us in unlocking its energy potential.”

Jovena is the leading player in oil and gas distribution in Madagascar. It was established following the liberalization of the energy market in 1999, meaning we celebrated our 25th anniversary last year. Since our inception, we’ve experienced tremendous growth. We began with about 50 service stati...

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