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Madagascar: Rajaonarison claims 1,200 water infrastructure projects in six months

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Madagascar’s Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison presented six months of government action, covering water, electricity, education, health and the economy. He said more than 1,200 water infrastructure projects had been completed since March and cited the Mandrare-Andranongoa pipeline project, according to Madagascar Tribune.

Madagascar’s Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison says his government has built 1,200 water infrastructure projects in six months. He presented the record during an appearance on public television TVM, Madagascar Tribune reports.

Appointed in March, Rajaonarison also outlined his team’s work in electricity, education, health and the economy. He recalled that the government had to respond to emergencies, implement the General State Policy as part of the Refoundation and foster unity among the different components of Malagasy society. The televised assessment by Madagascar’s prime minister covered the first six months of his term.

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