Madagascar faces a major challenge: nearly 20% of children under 5 lack birth certificates, according to the 2025 MICS survey by INSTAT and UNICEF. These alarming figures were presented yesterday in Anosy by authorities and officials from the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF) during the opening of the National Identity Day. This lag particularly affects rural areas, with a rate of 21%, compared to just over 12% in urban areas. This concerning situation stems mainly from illiteracy and the distance of civil registry offices, sometimes resulting in negligence by certain households, despite efforts made during awareness campaigns. Modern Methods. Deprived of this precious asset, these children are denied their fundamental right to identity, which seriously compromises their access to basic services, education, and healthcare. To durably reverse this trend, Madagascar's authorities are deploying phase II of the "Izaho Tokana 2.0" operation, actively supported by the OIF's "Civil Registry" project. This innovative initiative relies on modern and secure methods, particularly biometrics, to catch up on the massive delays in birth registration. Social Integration. The stakes are high for the island: it is about honoring Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 16.9, which aims to guarantee legal identity for all by 2030, an essential step to ensure citizen protection and social integration. Deployed since 2020 in ten countries, including Madagascar, Benin, Cameroon, and Chad, the OIF project supports governments in strengthening their registration systems. Through this strategic partnership, the organization hopes to increase the birth registration rate by more than 25% across all targeted areas.