Authors:
RANDRIAMANAMPISOA Holimalala, GONDARD-DELCROIX Claire, RAKOTONDRAMANANA
Andry, SALAVA Julien, RAZANAKOTO Thierry, LAZAMANANA Pierre, RANDRIANALIJAONA Mahefasoa |
Abstract:
In Madagascar like elsewhere, there is still a lack of hindsight and precise data to establish a rigorous
observation of the economic, social and health consequences of the Covid-19 crisis. After 12 months of social
distancing measures (partial and total lockdown measures started on March 2020, only to be released on April
2021), the social situation is extremely tense and economic activities are slowing down. In the absence of an
inclusive social protection, the disruption of economic activities linked to the government's social distancing
measures has left people in need. The response of emergency assistance measures, if it proved to be necessary
to maintain social order, does not meet the needs of the population. In a logic of risk and disaster management,
it appears that the more the preventive mechanisms cover a large part of the population with high levels of
social rights, the less the emergency measures are necessary. However, the simple reproduction of programs
developed in other socio-economic contexts cannot appropriately operate over time due to a strong
dependence on international aid, a mismatch in employment structures and a mismatch in national policy and
the reality. to the existing institutional structures in Madagascar. The covid-19 crisis could be an opportunity
for low income and international aid dependent countries like Madagascar, to design, context specific,
innovative and integrating social protection. |
