Andry Rajoelina

Ranked number 68 on the Failed State Index of 2010 and 135 on the Human Development Index out of 169 countries and areas, Madagascar is considered to be at a low human development level. ( 2,4) Madagascar’s development situation is the product of a history of corrupt government and neocolonialism. Madagascar has been labeled a “developing” country because of its current conditions. Over the past few decades, Madagascar’s life expectancy at birth and expected years of school have both been rising

Madagascar is located off the coast of Southeast Africa. Madagascar was previously ruled by the British and French during the 1800’s and 1900’s until becoming independent in 1960. The Kingdom of Madagascar was ruled as constitutional democracy following their independence until 2009 when their president Marc Ravalomanana was forced to resign. The resignation of the kingdoms president was a result of pressure from the military and started the downfall of economic stability for the country. The Portuguese