Regional transporters in Mahajanga have been made aware of corruption risks linked to migration around Ankarafantsika National Park. The massive arrival of migrants from the South has led to severe deforestation and encouraged illegal farming around the park. As a coastal city and major transport hub, Mahajanga faces internal migration flows and risks of irregular maritime migration.

A meeting between competent authorities and regional transport operators was held last Monday at the headquarters of the Independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (Bianco) in Mahajanga. The regional director of Bianco Mahajanga, the director of the Land Transport Agency (ATT) in Mahajanga, and representatives of the National Gendarmerie met with regional transport operators to raise awareness about the importance of complying with current legislation and regulations.

This initiative is part of implementing actions following a corruption risk assessment related to migration around Ankarafantsika National Park.

Traceability

The goal is to strengthen compliance with current legislation and regulations while preventing various forms of corruption that may accompany migration movements. "Regional transport operators are responsible for enforcing legislation and regulations relating to public transport, particularly in combating corruption. The use of the manifold is mandatory and helps fight clandestine migration networks," said the regional director of Bianco Mahajanga.

The manifold is a passenger traceability tool. It serves as a manifest, or official list of travelers, for each journey made by taxi-brousse or regional transport.

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