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Madagascar begins training national consultation actors

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Training for the actors tasked with conducting Madagascar’s national consultation is due to begin in the districts, following an initial session for trainers at national level. The Ecumenical Council of Christian Churches is leading the fieldwork, according to 2424.mg.

Fieldwork preparing for the national consultation will begin on Monday 5 October in Madagascar’s districts, with the initial training of actors deployed at this level. The national coordination team is launching this stage after a training session for trainers held at national level, according to 2424.mg.

The first phase is being led by the Ecumenical Council of Christian Churches, which is coordinating field operations, according to 2424.mg.

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