January 2026

Land Ownership in Madagascar Explained: Freehold, Leasehold & Foreign Investor Paths

Land Ownership in Madagascar Explained: Freehold, Leasehold & Foreign Investor Paths

In Madagascar, land is more than just an asset; it is a complex intersection of ancestral heritage and modern economic ambition. For anyone navigating this landscape, understanding the legal shift from the 2005 framework to the recent 2022 reforms is essential. This article focuses on private property, both titled and non-titled, under the primary legal texts of Loi cadre n° 2005-019 (the...

Why Madagascar is Becoming a Frontier Farmland Investment Market

Why Madagascar is Becoming a Frontier Farmland Investment Market

Madagascar’s diverse climate and geography provide strong foundations for agricultural production, supporting a wide range of crops across the island.  With abundant underutilized land, favorable growing conditions, and low entry prices, the country offers an increasingly rare opportunity compared to more mature agricultural markets. This article examines why farmland investment in Madagascar...