Communities in Madagascar are set to benefit from enhanced infrastructure aimed at mitigating the impact of natural disasters. The International Development Association (IDA) has provided $211.5 million in additional financing for the Connecting Madagascar for Inclusive Growth Project (PCMCI). This funding will focus on improving roads, bridges, and ports to protect lives and maintain access during emergencies.
Richard Rafidison, Madagascar’s Minister of Public Works, stated: “Madagascar faces frequent natural disasters that often isolate communities and disrupt essential services. The World Bank has been a reliable partner, helping us restore access quickly when it matters most."
The project includes a new component focused on enhancing bridge infrastructure resilience. It will rehabilitate key bridges like Mahavavy and Ifasy on national road RN6, and Manambery on RN5a, which were damaged by cyclones. Modular bridges will be pre-positioned to ensure rapid emergency response in vulnerable areas.
Atou Seck, World Bank Country Manager for Madagascar, emphasized the importance of these efforts: “By reinforcing key bridges and building a reserve of modular bridges, this additional financing will help the Government respond quickly.”
The financing also replenishes resources used under the project's Contingency Emergency Response Component (CERC), activated in April 2024 to repair cyclone-damaged infrastructure.
Contacts:
In Madagascar: Dia Styvanley, +261 32 05 001 27
In Washington: Daniella van Leggelo-Padilla, +1 (202) 473-4989