Southern Madagascar, Madagascar
In Development
Overview
Country: Madagascar · Region: The Grand Sud (southern regions) · Research focus: Water and sanitation
Madagascar’s dry southern regions, where recurrent drought affects water and food security.
Proposed Field Research Questions
- How do households and schools collect, store and treat water?
- Which water and sanitation facilities exist, and who maintains them?
- What longer-term recovery and resilience work is already under way?
Potential Needs
- Possible water storage and sanitation needs.
Existing Organisations and Recovery Context
Existing NGOs and grassroots organisations: In Development.
Background from published reports:
- Recurrent drought (known locally as kere) affects the south; the 2020–2021 drought caused severe food insecurity.
Local Research
In Development. A destination research brief would cover sources and unknowns, community contacts and permissions, cultural orientation, safety and access, language, visas, insurance, costs and communication.
Cultural Considerations
- Local taboos (fady) vary by place and family; ask local leaders before visits and photography.
- Engage through local community leaders and the fokontany (local administrative unit).
Anticipated Logistics
- Long road journeys from Tôlanaro (Fort-Dauphin) or regional airports; road conditions are poor in places.
- Malagasy and French are widely spoken; check current travel and security advice.
Estimated Budget
In Development.
Travel Suitability
Hard overland travel and limited services; suits experienced travellers.
Contacts and Permissions
In Development.
Project Earth Support
If this trip goes ahead, Project Earth would provide a destination research brief, a field brief with agreed check-ins, a remote Project Earth contact and coordination through one centrally nominated Travel Agent.
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