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Catalytic Programme for Climate Smart and Nutrition Agriculture and Decent Jobs in Anosy, Madagascar

Madagascar faces persistent food insecurity, degraded ecosystems, limited access to finance for rural producers, and fragmented governance structures. The Anosy region is among the most climate vulnerable areas, experiencing recurrent droughts, loss of biodiversity, and limited productive infrastructure. Despite multiple national programmes, efforts remain siloed. The Joint Programme introduces an integrated territorial model anchored by a new catalytic financing window within the Agricultural Development Fund (ADF), enabling climate smart, nutrition sensitive investments while strengthening regional governance and cooperative capacity.

• A climate‑nutrition financing window established within the ADF with blended instruments (guarantees, sub‑grants, micro‑loans).
• Operational multi‑level governance platforms linking national frameworks to regional implementation.
• Farmer organizations strengthened to design and manage investment plans in cassava, aquaculture, sweet potato, and other nutrition‑sensitive value chains.
• Improved production, processing, and market access enabling resilient rural livelihoods and green job creation. 

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock; Agricultural Development Fund; Ministry of Environment; Ministry of Economy and Finance; Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy; regional authorities; cooperatives; development partners (AfDB, EU).

• A functional financing window with clear criteria, environmental, social and governance (ESG) safeguards, and partnerships with lenders.
• Regional food systems platforms delivering planning, monitoring, and technical support.
• Business plans developed and financed for farmer organizations, including start‑ups and cooperatives.
• Upgraded production and processing systems, climate‑smart practices, and strengthened cooperative governance.