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Connecting Madagascar for Inclusive Growth — Madagascar

Madagascar · RN10, RN31, RN4, RN5a and RN6 corridors · Transport

Overview

Connecting Madagascar for Inclusive Growth (P173711) is a World Bank-supported transport programme designed to improve climate-resilient connectivity across selected rural areas. Following additional financing approved in June 2025, it combines national- and feeder-road rehabilitation, bridge resilience, emergency infrastructure restoration and institutional support. Total financing increased from USD 400 million to USD 611.5 million.

The original programme focuses on the RN10 in southern Madagascar and the RN31 between Mangoaka and Bealalana, together with feeder roads. Its expanded scope covers cyclone-damaged infrastructure on the RN4 and RN6, the Port of Mahajanga, and the Manambery, Ifasy and Mahavavy bridges.

Implementation remains active with a closing date of 30 June 2028. The January 2026 World Bank review rated progress toward the development objective Satisfactory and overall implementation Moderately Satisfactory, while identifying right-of-way, environmental and social compliance, road-safety and contract-management issues.

Key project information

Official name
Connecting Madagascar for Inclusive Growth
Project ID
P173711
Status
Active — implementation
Current phase
Implementation
Country
Madagascar
Sector
Transport
Sub-sector
Rural and inter-urban roads · bridges · transport resilience
Project structure
Sovereign Investment Project Financing
Estimated project cost
USD 611.5m
Financing secured
USD 611.5m · IDA financing
Approval date
25 Mar 2022
Additional financing approved
25 Jun 2025
Original project effective
16 Aug 2022
Expected completion
30 Jun 2028

Financing

The project was initially approved with USD 400 million of IDA financing, comprising a USD 200 million credit and a USD 200 million grant. In June 2025, IDA approved an additional USD 211.5 million, bringing total financing to USD 611.5 million.

The additional financing comprises USD 60 million to replenish resources used after the April 2024 activation of the Contingent Emergency Response Component and USD 151.5 million for cyclone-damaged bridges and broader bridge-resilience investment.

Total project cost
USD 611.5m
Financing secured
USD 611.5m
Original financing
USD 400m · USD 200m credit + USD 200m grant
Additional financing
USD 211.5m
Emergency-response replenishment
USD 60m