A major international assessment is underway in Madagascar. From June 30 to July 2, the country is hosting a mission of five experts mandated by Djibouti and Tanzania as part of the second cycle review of the implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC). This country visit aims to measure progress made by the island nation in preventing corruption and recovering illicit assets, while identifying reforms still needed. Led by the Committee for the Safeguarding of Integrity (CSI) and the Independent Anti-Corruption Office (BIANCO), discussions also involve the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Talks focus notably on transparency in public governance, institutional functioning, and strengthening prevention mechanisms in several sensitive sectors, including land, public procurement, customs, justice, security services, and natural resource management. Experts will also examine advances in illicit asset recovery. The operationalization of the Illicit Asset Recovery Agency (ARAI), strengthening of Anti-Corruption Units (PAC), and international judicial and financial cooperation are among the main subjects under study. Financial flow traceability capabilities, asset freezing and confiscation procedures, and mutual legal assistance mechanisms will also undergo thorough examination. Process officials believe this evaluation represents an opportunity to accelerate ongoing reforms, improve coordination between institutions, and consolidate transparency in public action. Continuing from the first review cycle conducted in 2015, this mission represents a major milestone for assessing Madagascar's compliance with its international commitments and strengthening confidence in the country's governance.