Madagascar commits to the coffee sector

The 3rd African Coffee Summit took place in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This summit brought together the African G25 countries for a common ambition.

The objective is to process coffee locally to help the continent’s economy and increase the sector’s added value. Discussions showed that this processing can create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

Madagascar, represented by Isidore Razanakoto, Director General of Trade, reaffirmed its commitment to relaunching its coffee sector. The Big Island wants to increase its production to better position itself on the African and international markets.

As part of the African Continental Free Trade Area, the countries agreed that locally processed products will be primarily intended for consumption on the African continent before being exported. This strategy aims to improve the production chain and maximize profits for producing countries.

In parallel, an exhibition of coffees from Tanzanian cooperatives showed local know-how. For Madagascar, this initiative is part of a government program on industrialization and economic transformation. The revival of this sector could help the country become a major player in the market in Africa and elsewhere.