| Description |
1 online resource (iv, 30 pages) : color map |
| Series |
Africa report ; no. 218 |
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ICG Africa report ; no. 218.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- From deadlock to elections -- Old wine, new bottles -- International isolation : the good, the bad and the ugly -- Beyond cosmetic solutions -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
Madagascar is on the cusp of exiting a five-year political crisis compounded by economic disorder and international isolation. Presidential elections in late 2013 were endorsed as credible following the victory of Hery Rajaonarimampianina. The return to democracy paves the way for renewed international support. However, division entrenched by former President Marc Ravalomanana's exile has polarised the country. The coup regime of Andry Rajoelina was characterised by socio-economic malaise, rampant corruption, institutional decay and the breakdown in the rule of law. The political system, which is the primary obstacle to sustained recovery, needs much more than a cosmetic makeover; fundamental reform is necessary. The African Union, Southern African Development Community and International Support Group for Madagascar must support Rajaonarimampianina's efforts to balance political interests in a marked departure from the traditional winner-take-all approach; reform and strengthening of key democratic institutions; and reform and professionalisation of the security sector |
| Notes |
"19 May 2014." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ICG, viewed May 21, 2014) |
| Subject |
Elections -- Madagascar
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Political stability -- Madagascar
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Diplomatic relations.
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Elections.
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Politics and government
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Political stability.
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| SUBJECT |
Madagascar -- Politics and government -- 21st century
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Madagascar -- Foreign relations -- 21st century
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| Subject |
Madagascar.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
International Crisis Group, issuing body.
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