The world's fourth largest island, Madagascar has one of the world's most unique natural resource bases, including spices, cotton, raffia, sisal, fish, rice, a wide variety of minerals and petroleum. Its rich natural environment, competitive labor force and location at the crossroads of Africa and Asia, make it an island of opportunity for trade and investment.

TRADE ACTIONS The USMBC works with the Madagascar - U.S. Business Council (MUSBC) and the Goverment of Madagascar. Trade and investment promotion is perfromed through: 1. information sharing (virtual), 2. regular meetings with public and private sector Malagasy officials visiting the United States, 3. targeted trade missions to Madagascar, working in cooperation with MUSBC, 4. discussions with USG officials on means of creating synergies via AGOA, EXIM, OPIC, TDA and other USG programs, 5. participation in US-based trade fairs and conferences to support trade with Madagascar, 6. contacts with officials from multilateral and bilateral agencies regarding tenders and investment programs (World Bank, IFC, ADB, USAID, etc.), 7. cooperation with CCA to develop business opportunities and links in Madagascar, notably in the context of the CCA Summit.