MADANACA2 - Cashew value chain development project in the Ambilobe zone - Phase 2
Partners
Main goals
The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the development of agricultural and forestry value chains and to the improvement of the standard of living of households in the DIANA Region
Specific objectives
Two specific objectives were adopted for the project:
SO1. The productivity and profitability of the cashew value chain are improved to increase the income of the households involved
SO2. The sustainability of the cashew value chain is strengthened by capacity building and the regrouping of stakeholders and the renewal of plantations
Beneficiaries
All links in the cashew nut value chain in AFAFFI-North's intervention area
The target groups are the rural populations in the three intervention regions, namely Diana, Boeny and Atsimo Andrefana. In addition, the actors of the municipal administration are also concerned, as well as the public bodies of inter-municipal cooperation (OPCI), the COBAs and other local associations, the NGOs and the actors of the artisanal mining sector (prospectors and small-scale mining operators)
Results
R1. Cashew plantations and producers are analyzed
R2. Cashew nut production is improved
R3. The processing of cashews into almonds is supported
R4. Producers and artisanal processors are supported in marketing
R5. Governance of the value chain is improved
Activities
A1. Detailed analysis of cashew plantations and producers
A2. Improvement of cashew nut production
A3. Support for the artisanal processing of cashew nuts into kernels
A4. Support for producers and processors in marketing
A5. Improved governance of the value chain
Related people
Ny Avy Andriamisaina
Forestry engineer, specialized on "Ecosystem and Biodiversity" and graduated from ESSA (Madagascar), she joined the team with her skills in biodiversity conservation, forest management and natural resources management. With her experience in assessing threats to protected areas, TNRM (Transfer of Natural Resources Management) and community support in conservation, she contributes to the implementation of different projects.
Fety Abel Rakotomalala
Currently a PhD student, he holds a DEA of Physics, specialised in "geophysics, remote sensing and GIS" from the Faculty of Sciences of Antananarivo in Madagascar (IOGA). He brings his expertise to the impacts of deforestation, above-ground biomass mapping and scenario development of carbon emissions
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Anicet Hermann
He holds a Master's degree in environmental sciences from ISSEDD (ex-GREEN) in Toamasina Barika University 5, year 2015. He joined the team in November 2018 on the Talaky project in Fort-Dauphin. His experience in ecology, sociology and sustainable development allows him to carry out his duties as Forest-Co-management Technician. Since October 2020, he has been in charge of the forestry, social and organization mission in MADANACA in the North of Madagascar
Jean-Marie Vianney Sibomana
A forestry graduate of the Agricultural and Forestry School of Nyamishaba (Rwanda) and holder of a certificate specialized in logging and wood processing in Madagascar, Jean-Marie brings his expertise for the design of forest plantation installation, the development-monitoring forest management plans and measuring social and environmental impacts
Ibrahim Figuelia
Graduated with a Master 2 in agro-management and a Master 1 in agricultural entomology and management of useful and harmful insects and a License in agro-management and environment, he is certified as an assistant master trainer in FBS (Farmer Business School) in Africa. After working in the Anosy region on afforestation and reforestation, he is now based in Antananarivo to contribute to the support missions on farm entrepreneurship training.
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Laha Managnasy Razafindravala
Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Economic and Social Administration and a Master's degree in Decisional Management from EMIT / University of Fianarantsoa. It works to strengthen the entrepreneurial and technical skills of cashew producers and provides support towards change allowing them to acquire more financial autonomy and food security for their families
Blaise Michelson Razafindrazanaparany
He has a master's degree in Food Biochemistry and Natural Resource Valorization and was an intern in monitoring-evaluation and investigator of the Jardin du monde on training in the use of medicinal plants
Navoko Randrianarijaona
She holds a Master’s degree in Market and Banking Finance and a Bachelor’s degree in Management, specialising in Audit and Control, from the University of Antananarivo, and has gained solid accounting experience whilst working at TOP-EC (2014–2015) and JAEL APICULTURE (2016–2018). She joined the team in 2019 as an accountant and logistics officer for the BIOGAZ DIANA project, before contributing to the MADANACA project from 2020, and subsequently progressing to the role of internal controller. Since February 2025, she has held the position of Procurement Manager, where she is responsible for planning, managing and monitoring procurement procedures and contracts in accordance with donor rules and applicable standards.
Bertrand Descours
Graduated with a Master 1 in International Projects Coordinator (ESCD 3A LYON), he started as a humanitarian logistician from 2016, first in the NGO ACTED as well as at the French Red Cross and at Solidarités International. He then specialized in emergency epidemic or conflict missions through his missions abroad. He moved to the Lyon region and joined the team in September 2023
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