A Key Lever for Strengthening Public Governance

Madagascar Takes a Major Step in Modernizing its Identification System.

The government has announced that it has exceeded the initial target of two million biometric registrations set within the framework of the Malagasy digital governance and identity management project, better known as Prodigy. According to figures presented by the Ministry of the Interior and Decentralization, more than 2.6 million citizens have already been registered, while the program’s deadline was set for the end of June 2026.

This result demonstrates the growing public support for this ambitious reform aimed at providing every citizen with a reliable and secure digital identity. Launched at the beginning of 2026 after several pilot phases, the project relies on the use of biometric data such as fingerprints, facial features, and iris scans to guarantee the uniqueness of each individual’s identity.

Biometric enrollment is a key lever for strengthening public governance. Through this national database, authorities hope to improve access to administrative services, combat identity fraud, and facilitate the implementation of more effective public policies. This reform is also part of a broader strategy for the digital transformation of the Malagasy state.

The government has also indicated that operations will continue beyond this initial phase. The Decim program, supported by the World Bank, will take over to further accelerate registrations across the country, particularly in remote areas. An additional 1,000 devices are expected to be deployed to expand national coverage.

With more than 2.6 million enrollments already completed, Madagascar is thus confirming its commitment to building a modern, inclusive identity system adapted to the challenges of the digital age.