LYCOS RETRIEVER 
Madagascar: Malagasy Republic
built 630 days ago
Madagascar is a multiparty republic; ... until 1990 it was governed by a single party, the National Front for the Defense of the Revolution. After a military takeover in October 1972, a process of nationalization called malagasization was begun. The constitution was replaced in 1975 and again in 1992, with the latter version heavily revised in 1998.
Source:
Less than six months after Madagascar submitted its proposal to MCC (October 2004), a development investment deal was reached and approved by MCC's Board. Throughout, MCC engaged and worked cooperatively with the Malagasy as they refined their proposal, consulted with their citizens and with other donors, and determined measurable objectives.
Source:
Sampan'asa Loterana Momba Ny Fahasalamana (SALFA) is the Health Department of the Malagasy Lutheran Church, dedicated to serve the healthcare needs of the people of Madagascar. SALFA was formed in 1978 as a coalition of three Lutheran hospitals, one dispensary and two leprosaria. This department was initially staffed by four physicians - three expatriates and one Malagasy. Today, SALFA operates twenty-four healthcare facilities in Madagascar, including ten hospitals. Virtually all the medical staff and administrators are now Malagasy.
Source:
This paper was presented at the International Symposium on the Biogeography of Madagascar held in Paris 26-28 September 1995. The printed version of the paper will appear in the Symposium volume in early 1996 (Schatz, G.E. Malagasy/Indo-Australo-Malesian phytogeographic connections. In: W.R. Loureno (ed.), Biogeography of Madagascar. Editions ORSTOM, Paris
Source:
Norwegian singer Iveland and her band perform with musicians and singers from Madagascar in an interesting experiement in crossing cultures to create a new art music. Anders Rønningen (guitar, valiha), Rune Arnesen (drums), Sveinung Hovensjø (bass) and Øivind Christiansen (harmonium). are joined by the Malagasy choirs Anakoro, Feon `ny fifohazana Mahavatse, KTKT and Lova; and musicians Patrice Ratsimbazafy and Jean Batiste Ranaivoarisoa on flute and drums. The CD was recorded in the Cathedral of Tulear.
Source:
Privatized in 2004, Telecom Malagasy's (Telma) aim is to transform Madagascar in a digital paradise for foreign investments. Telma, the first convergent (copper line, wireless GSM/GPRS/EDGE and CDMA, satellite VSAT, and Internet) operator in Madagascar, offers integrated solutions including fixed phone, mobile, and Internet to businesses and consumers in addition to XDSL solutions like ADSL or SDSL, which are already available. Converged billing for fixed and mobile communication will soon be a reality.
Source:
MORE ABOUT
Malagasy Republic