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Madagascar
Band
D
Corruption risk
High
Madagascar Country Brief
Madagascar AssessmentCorruption risks in Madagascar’s defence sector are high including weak parliamentary oversight, politicised appointments, and opaque procurement. Financial transparency is limited, audits are ineffective, and operational corruption safeguards are minimal. While formal frameworks—such as anti-corruption policies, ethics codes, and tender boards—exist, enforcement is inconsistent, and access to information remains highly restricted, undermining accountability across the sector.
Risk categories
Political
Band
D
36/100
Risk
High
Financial
Band
E
30/100
Risk
Very High
Personnel
Band
D
44/100
Risk
High
Operational
Band
F
15/100
Risk
Critical
Procurement
Band
D
38/100
Risk
High
Relevant Updates
Press Release: Every country assessed in Sub-Saharan Africa at high to critical risk of defence corruption, Governance Defence Integrity Index (GDI) reveals
Press release from Transparency International UK, 19 March 2026 For more information or interviews…
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