Madagascar
Republic of Madagascar
Member of AU, NAM.
Population
30.3M
GDP
$15.1B
Capital
Antananarivo
Government
Unitary semi-presidential co...
Power & politics
Leadership, governance, and democratic trajectory.
Democracy index
3.9 / 10
UN voting record
How Madagascar votes at the UN General Assembly — ideological trajectory, voting partners, topic patterns, and key recent roll calls.
Ideological trajectory
Voting summary
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Top voting partners
Topic-level voting
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Foreign policy
Bilateral posture, key relationships, and live diplomatic statements.
Foreign Policy
Madagascar's foreign policy is shaped by its island geography, Francophone heritage, and development needs. France remains the most significant bilateral partner, though China and India have become increasingly important as sources of investment and trade. Madagascar actively participates in Indian Ocean regional cooperation through the IOC and maintains ties with both the SADC and East African groupings.
The country leverages its unique biodiversity as diplomatic capital, engaging with international environmental and conservation frameworks. Madagascar is a strong advocate for climate adaptation financing for vulnerable nations and participates actively in CITES and CBD negotiations. The government has also sought to attract mining investment while managing tensions between resource extraction and environmental protection.
MUN Delegate Guide
Madagascar is a compelling delegation for committees focused on environment, biodiversity, climate, and development. As home to some of the world's most unique ecosystems, you can lead discussions on conservation financing, the economics of biodiversity, and climate adaptation for island states.
Align with the African Group, SIDS (Small Island Developing States), and the Francophonie. Madagascar straddles multiple regional identities -- it is both an African and an Indian Ocean state, giving flexibility in building coalitions. On trade issues, emphasize the importance of fair prices for vanilla and other commodity exports.
Natural allies include Comoros, Mauritius, and Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, and broader Francophone Africa. Madagascar generally takes moderate positions and avoids confrontational diplomacy. Focus on development needs -- Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world despite its natural wealth, and you can frame many issues through the lens of poverty reduction and sustainable development.
Treaties & memberships
UN multilateral treaty positions and IGO memberships.
International Organizations
Society & economy
Macro-economic snapshot and demographic context.
GDP (nominal)
$15.1B
GDP per capita
$500
Currency
Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
HDI
0.49
Top trading partners
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