Experts have arrived to assess Madagascar's progress in combating money laundering. Madagascar is undergoing a rigorous test. Since Monday, the country has been subject to a mutual evaluation of its systems to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The opening ceremony was held at the Radisson Blu hotel in Ambodivona, presided over by Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison. For three weeks, experts from the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG), coming from Zambia, Rwanda, Kenya, Mauritius, and South Africa, will conduct a thorough examination of Malagasy institutions. The Head of Government emphasized the stakes. "Many efforts have already been made and this evaluation has been long awaited," he noted. For him, this evaluation should have "a positive effect for Madagascar." The government highlights progress: a new anti-money laundering law already passed by the National Assembly and currently before the HCC. The Prime Minister recalled that the State is "fully committed" to this fight, citing his own appointment as proof of this determination. This third phase of evaluation aims to measure whether Madagascar can prevent, detect, investigate, and punish these crimes in accordance with international standards. Beyond technical matters, the stakes are diplomatic and economic. Passing this evaluation means strengthening the integrity of the national financial system and reassuring partners about Madagascar's credibility and attractiveness. The conclusions of ESAAMLG experts are expected on July 30.