Madagascar has been in the international news lately because at long last democratic elections have been held. It is too soon to tell what the outcome will be. The votes are still being counted so a winner is not even known. And it is far to soon to know what actions the elected president will take as it relates to poverty alleviation, conservation and the masses of other critical issues.
At present 92% of the population lives in poverty--meaning they live on less than $2 per day. Since the 2009 coup, international aid has been suspended. With the votes not yet counted, many questions remain about the country's future. But, there is reason for hope.
Photograph from BBC Story on the Madagascar elections
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-24661607.
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