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# [MADAGASCAR] Africa Forward 2026: Antananarivo champions a green and connected economy
- URL: https://businessoi.media/en/madagascar-africa-forward-2026-antananarivo-defend-une-economie-verte-et-connectee-en/
- Published: 2026-10-03T02:47:34.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-03T02:47:34.000Z
- Description: At the Africa Forward 2026 Summit, Madagascar champions a green and connected economy vision, leveraging its 5.1% growth, strategic mineral resources and a digital ambition under construction.
- Author: Emmanuel TAOCHY
- Tags: Madagascar, Économie, Investissement, Revue matinale, #en

Ahead of the Africa Forward 2026 Summit, Madagascar intends to make a distinct voice heard on the continental economic stage. The Great Island seeks to position itself as a high-potential green growth territory, articulating its natural assets — unique biodiversity, mineral resources, maritime coastline — with an ambition for greater digital connectivity.

## 5.1% growth and mining resources at the heart of discussions

Madagascar's central bank has projected 5.1% growth for 2026, partly driven by commodity exports and a recovering tourism sector. These figures form the foundation of Madagascar's position at the summit: a country on a stable growth trajectory, capable of welcoming long-term investments.

The mining sector — nickel, cobalt, graphite, ilmenite — is central to the discussions. Madagascar holds some of Africa's largest reserves of certain critical metals, essential for the global energy transition. The AIIB has mobilised $353 million to finance connectivity and decarbonisation infrastructure in the country.

## Digital ambition as a transformation lever

The «connected» economy Antananarivo envisions requires accelerated internet connectivity deployment, particularly in rural areas, and the development of mobile payments. With a population of over 28 million, the majority still unbanked, the potential is considerable. Several Malagasy startups have begun emerging in agritech and fintech, supported by regional funds.

Why it matters: Madagascar is too large an economy to remain marginal in the Indian Ocean landscape. Its 2026 trajectory — sustained growth, international interest in its resources, digital ambition — sketches a country in transition. Mauritius-based and Réunion-based regional investors have every reason to closely track the emerging opportunities there.