27 May 2009: ISS Seminar, Pretoria: Madagascar: Addressing the Crisis

ISS Seminar: Madagascar: Addressing the Crisis
Pretoria, 27 May 2009

 

Hosted by the African Security Analysis Programme

 

Madagascar’s political history since independence in 1960 has been a troubled one, punctuated by assassinations, coups and disputed elections. President Ravalomanana’s accession to power in 2002 was accompanied by a period of destructive civil disturbance, and his removal in March this year took the form of an unusual putsch. A transitional government has still not been recognised internationally, and SADC and the African Union are exploring ways of returning this massive island republic to constitutional rule.

 

This seminar will examine the events leading up to the ousting of President Ravalomanana, and will provide expert insights into the political economy of a country too often neglected by international observers. It may also suggest ways in which the current crisis could be turned to good account, providing for the revitalisation of Madagascar’s political life that must underpin any effective development strategy.

 

Chair: Richard Cornwell

 

Panel:

  • Alain Rakotondrandria, Journalist specialising in disaster mitigation

  • Pierrot Rakotomalala, International consultant

  • Olivia Rakotomalala Advisor, Madagascar Action Plan

 

Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2009
Time: 10h30 for 11h00 (Light lunch will be served)
Venue: ISS Seminar Room, Block C, Brooklyn Court, Veale Street, New Muckleneuck, Tshwane (Pretoria)
(Parking at ABSA Court and Brooklyn Mall)

 

RSVP: Ms Maria Maluleke, Tel: 012 346 9500; Fax: 012 460 0997 / 086 508 1660; E-mail: [email protected]

 

Seminar Documentation