Governance, employment, health and electricity are among the twelve themes of the national consultation and the concerns expressed by citizens. Through their testimonies, they highlight the difficulties encountered in daily life. Daily concerns remain at the heart of expectations.
Governance and public affairs management particularly concern administrative procedures. Voahangy, a mother encountered in the corridors of a public service, describes the difficulties she faces when processing her files. "We often encounter difficulties when we carry out administrative procedures. Sometimes we are asked for money to speed up the processing of our files, when we normally have the right to carry out these procedures free of charge or under the conditions provided," she emphasizes.
Employment is part of the economy and development theme. For Toavina Rajery, a student at the University of Antananarivo, access to work is an important expectation. "What I especially hope for us young people is access to employment. We are suffering and encountering many difficulties finding work," he explains.
Essential social services, particularly health and electricity, are also among the concerns expressed. "What we expect above all is an improvement in health for the entire population," says one citizen interviewed.
Practical dimension
Power cuts remain a recurring concern. "Power cuts have been going on for years. We have been waiting for solutions and asking for them for a long time," laments Rasendra.
The twelve themes also cover fundamental rights, justice and rule of law, social cohesion, Malagasy culture and values, environment and climate, territory and decentralization, external relations and sovereignty, natural and local resources, as well as human security and vulnerable persons.
Through the testimonies collected, several of these themes take on a concrete dimension: administrative procedures, job search, access to healthcare and electricity. All daily concerns that the national consultation is called upon to address.
Fanilo Mampianintsoa