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Country	Pillar	Factor	Framework title	Project cycle	Enforcement practice	Approval body	Approval requirements	Approval timeline	Approval cost	Key provisions	Watch developments
Madagascar	Environmental	Wildlife	4th National Biodiversity Report (CBD) View source Protects endangered species; requires assessment of project impacts on wildlife	Design & operation	Enforcement variable	MEDD, DGEF	N/A	Varies by project	Not specified	Avoid or mitigate impacts on protected species; include monitoring	Biodiversity conservation initiatives
Madagascar	Social	Others..	Decree No. 2015-930 (WEEE / DEEE classification & management) View source Classifies EEE waste; polluter-pays principle; obligations on importers/producers for collection/recycling; tracking requirements	During operation (equipment end-of-life, replacement of batteries/inverters, batteries disposal)	Enforcement limited; informal e-waste recycling common; formal recycling infrastructure scarce. (Knowledge Hub)	ONE / Customs for control of imports/exports; Ministry of Environment for WEEE management permits	N/A	Operationalization variable; setting up formal systems can take months; compliance depends on producer systems	Costs: producer responsibility costs; collection/recycling logistics borne by producer/importer; no fixed public fee	Plan for WEEE handling: take-back, safe storage, licensed recycling, avoid informal disposal	Watch for donor-funded e-waste projects and possible producer responsibility schemes
Madagascar	Environmental	End of life management	Decree No. 2015-930 on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE/EEE) View source Requires producers/importers to manage end-of-life EEE, implement take-back and recycling systems	Operation	Enforcement limited; informal e-waste sector dominates	MEDD / ONE	N/A	Varies by project	Not specified	Include e-waste plan, certified recycling, safe storage and disposal	Donor-supported producer responsibility programs
Madagascar	Environmental	ESIA	Decree No. 2019-026 on Environmental and Social Assessment View source Mandatory ESIA for projects to assess environmental and social impacts	Design	Enforcement variable; capacity of ONE limited	ONE	N/A	Months (3–9) depending on complexity	Not specified	Include ESIA findings in project planning; integrate mitigation	Monitor updates to ESIA procedural requirements
Madagascar	Environmental	Solid waste & operational pollution	Environmental Assessment of the Country (2023) View source Integrated management of solid waste and pollution reduction practices	Operation	Variable enforcement depending on region	MEDD, local authorities	N/A	Varies by project	Not specified	Waste management plan, pollution mitigation measures	Regional solid waste management initiatives
Madagascar	Social	Agent safety and security (Rationale: this may fall under occupational H&S but given the sunking incidents, we thought it would be good to make it more explicit.)	Labour Code Title IV; Decree n°2007-448 on OHS; ILO C155 & C187 (ratified 2023) View source Employers must ensure safe workplaces, provide PPE, training; risk assessment and reporting of accidents	During construction (high risk) and operation (maintenance, repairs)	Weak enforcement in many sectors; labour inspection under-resourced. Ratification of C155/C187 strengthens obligations but requires implementation. (JWF Legal)	Labour Inspectorate issues orders; local authorities may inspect	N/A	Inspections ad hoc; compliance remediation timeline given by inspector	No standard national permit fee; compliance costs (PPE, training) borne by employer	Health & safety plan, emergency procedures, on-site training, incident reporting	Watch implementation actions following 2023 ratifications (regulations, inspectorate strengthening)
Madagascar	Social	Occupational health & safety	Labour Code Title IV; Decree n°2007-448 on OHS; ILO C155 & C187 (ratified 2023) View source Employers must ensure safe workplaces, provide PPE, training; risk assessment and reporting of accidents	During construction (high risk) and operation (maintenance, repairs)	Weak enforcement in many sectors; labour inspection under-resourced. Ratification of C155/C187 strengthens obligations but requires implementation. (JWF Legal)	Labour Inspectorate issues orders; local authorities may inspect	N/A	Inspections ad hoc; compliance remediation timeline given by inspector	No standard national permit fee; compliance costs (PPE, training) borne by employer	Health & safety plan, emergency procedures, on-site training, incident reporting	Watch implementation actions following 2023 ratifications (regulations, inspectorate strengthening)
Madagascar	Social	Employment & labour relations	Labour Code — Law No. 2003-044 (and subsequent amendments / 2024 reform) View source Sets terms of employment, contracts, severance, collective bargaining, union rights; implements ILO C87/C98/C154. Applies to formal employers.	Project construction and operation (from recruitment to closure)	Partially enforced: formal sector ok; large informal sector often outside full coverage. (Equality Now)	Labour Inspectorate; Ministry of Employment for authorisations (e.g., hiring foreign workers)	N/A	Varies: hiring immediate; dispute resolution months; inspections ad hoc	No fixed central fee (administrative fees possible); labour court fees if dispute	Formal recruitment practices, contracts, social contributions, allow unions/collective bargaining	Watch recent 2024 labour code reforms and ratified ILO conventions (may change obligations). (JWF Legal)
Madagascar	Social	Child labour	Labour Code; ILO Conventions C138 & C182 (ratified) View source Prohibits worst forms; sets minimum ages (generally 15 for full work; 14 for light work with conditions)	Screening during recruitment, community relations, supply chain monitoring	Enforcement limited in rural/informal sectors — child labour persists in agriculture/mining. (Conservation International)	Labour Inspectorate / social protection agencies for case handling	N/A	Remediation immediate on detection; formal processes may take weeks–months	No permit cost; requirement is compliance and remediation if detected	Must prevent employing minors, include clause in supplier/contractor contracts and monitoring	Donor / NGO programs on child labour reduction; increasing international scrutiny
Madagascar	Social	Community land use	Land Law reforms (2005 onwards); Law n°2008-014 (private domain of State & decentralised entities); MECIE Decree (EIA) View source Customary tenure widespread; land registration possible via Commune Land Offices (CLOs); expropriation rules for public interest	Early in project cycle (site selection, land acquisition, ESIA / PAR)	Enforcement patchy: formal titles limited; disputes common due to weak records and coexistence of customary systems. (foncier-developpement.fr)	Municipal land office / Ministry of Land for title / MOF for expropriation procedures	N/A	Land registration can take months to years; community agreements days–weeks if cooperative; formal titling longer	Variable: cadastral / registration fees; not always standardized (local admin fees)	Obtain documented land use agreements, map customary rights, compensate or provide alternatives, respect local customary processes	Watch local decentralisation measures and commune-level registration drives; donor-funded land projects
Madagascar	Environmental	Land use changes	Law No. 2008-014 on State and Decentralized Entities' Private Domain View source Regulates land use changes, including expropriation procedures	Site selection	Patchy enforcement; disputes common	MEDD, Local Authorities	N/A	Months–years	Variable: cadastral / registration fees	Obtain land use documentation, respect customary rights, compensate where needed	Monitor local land reforms and decentralization initiatives
Madagascar	Social	Customer relations & consumer protection	Law n°2017-020 on electricity code, including consumer Protection (and sectoral regulations for electricity/tariffs) View source Consumer rights to info, fair pricing, recourse; sector rules govern tariffs, billing transparency	During operation (service delivery, billing, tariffs)	Enforcement limited; regulators may lack resources; consumer awareness low	Telecom / energy regulators for service provision; Ministry of Commerce for general consumer issues	N/A	Complaint procedures vary; regulator resolution timelines variable (weeks–months)	Administrative fees possible for licensing; consumer complaints handling usually free	Prepare transparent tariffs, accessible complaint channel, clear contracts with customers	Watch regulatory changes in electricity sector for mini-grids and tariff frameworks
Madagascar	Social	Community consent	MECIE Decree (EIA / ESIA public consultation procedures); no explicit FPIC in national law View source Public participation required for ESIA processes; disclosure and hearings for affected parties; thresholds depend on project category	Before construction (during Feasibility / ESIA stage)	Consultations often procedural and can be weak in quality — international funders usually require stronger FPIC-like processes. (Conservation International)	ONE issues EIA opinion / MOE decision; local mayor / commune participates in consultations	N/A	For full ESIA: typically several months (3–9 months) depending on complexity and review rounds	Administrative dossier fees possible; ESIA consultant costs borne by proponent	Conduct thorough, culturally appropriate consultation; document minutes and responses; integrate grievance mechanism	Watch donors' FPIC expectations (World Bank, AfDB) increasing standards beyond national minimum
Madagascar	Environmental	Material sourcing (Rationale: much of the emissions for minigrids come from the supply chain such as material sourcing and transportation so it would be good to include them for assessment.)	Madagascar Circular Economy Framework View source Encourage use of sustainable materials, waste reduction, recycling	Design and operation	Enforcement variable	MEDD, Local Authorities, local company in waste management	N/A	Varies by project	Varies by project and type of waste	Select sustainable supply chain, track material origin, identification waste management at end life materials	Monitor circular economy programs
Madagascar	Environmental	Environmental disaster management/business continuity plan (Rationale: minigrids are prone to physical climate risks such as extreme heat and given its fundamental infrastructure status in society, some countries may have policies on disaster management in response to unexpected events such as natural disasters. For example, it may require the infrastructure to be able to operate/perform at a given level of risk or incident frequency.)	Madagascar Crisis Response Plan (2024) View source Defines protocols for disaster/risks management and continuity of essential services	Operation	Enforcement variable; local capacity varies	Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities	N/A	Variable	Not specified	Prepare business continuity and emergency response plans	Monitor climate risk regulations and adaptation strategies
Madagascar	Environmental	Deforestation	National Climate Change Policy (2010) View source Prohibits illegal deforestation; promotes reforestation	Design & operation	Enforcement limited; illegal logging persists	MEDD, DGF	N/A	Varies by project	Not specified	Avoid deforestation, integrate reforestation where applicable	REDD+ projects and forest governance reforms
Madagascar	Environmental	Emission regulations	National Climate Change Policy (2010) View source Promotes reduction of GHG emissions through reforestation and sustainable land management	Design & operation	Limited enforcement; monitoring capacity is weak	MEDD, Directorate General of Environment and Forests (DGEF)	N/A	Varies by project	Not specified	Integrate renewable energy to reduce emissions	REDD+ initiatives, donor programs
Madagascar	Social	Slavery	Penal Code provisions; ILO C29 & C105 ratified View source Illegal: forced labour, human trafficking criminalised; victim protection provisions	Due diligence on supply chains, recruitment & contractors	Low-to-moderate enforcement capacity, especially in remote areas	Police / Justice / Labour Inspectorate; NGOs assist victims	N/A	Criminal processes: months to years; immediate victim protection actions possible	No permit cost; criminal enforcement costs borne by state	Due diligence to demonstrate no forced labour in recruitment/supply chain (document checks, contracts, grievance mechanism)	Monitor national anti-trafficking action plans & cooperation with ILO/UNODC

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