Madagascar Launches Simulated Assessment Exercise of its AML/CFT/FP Framework

On Monday, February 9, 2026, Madagascar launched a simulated assessment exercise of its national framework for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing (AML/CFT/FP), in preparation for the on-site evaluation scheduled for later this year, as part of the mutual evaluation process that began in November 2025.

The exercise is being conducted by specialized international experts from several African countries and focuses on the effectiveness of the national system, that is, the capacity of institutions to produce concrete and measurable results.

For one week, all stakeholders—public authorities, investigative services, judicial authorities, supervisory bodies, financial institutions, EPNFDs, and NPOs as defined by the FATF—are participating in targeted interviews and assessments to identify areas for improvement and priority actions to be implemented.

This exercise demonstrates that compliance with international standards is not merely a technical matter, but a strategic imperative for Madagascar, contributing to financial security, the country's attractiveness, and sustainable economic development.

We would like to thank the EU-SecFin Africa project, operated by CIVIPOL, for conducting this exercise. A trusted partner in AML/CFT in Madagascar. Many thanks also to the Central Bank of Madagascar for its commitment and support throughout this simulated assessment, as well as to all stakeholders.

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