Selected Issues Papers

Social Spending and Outcomes in Madagascar: Republic of Madagascar

Author/Editor:

Samah Mazraani

Publication Date:

June 5, 2023

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The paper examines Madagascar's education, health, and social assistance spending and outcomes. Government spending on education is relatively low compared to peers, and the quality of education has deteriorated. The paper recommends allocating more resources to the sector, ensuring transparent and merit-based teacher recruitment mechanisms, and strengthening teacher training and incentives. Health spending is also low, and the health system faces challenges in malnutrition, immunization, and service delivery. Additional domestic resources and large-scale structural reforms are needed. Social safety net programs have limited coverage and low spending, and expanding them should be a top priority to reduce poverty and support vulnerable populations.

Series:

Selected Issues Paper No. 2023/035

Subject:

Education Education spending Expenditure Health International organization Monetary policy Social assistance spending

Frequency:

Regular