Importance of access to reliable information on the sector
The platform « Essential Oils from A to Z » is now open to everyone, announced during the official launch ceremony at the World Bank in Anosy.
Dignitaries attending included the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, Max Andonirina Fontaine; World Bank Country Manager for Madagascar, Atou Seck; and Head of Cooperation of the European Union, Arnaud Borchard.
Launched in collaboration with the World Bank and supported by the European Union, this platform is part of a government-private sector partnership. Many essential oils industry companies involved in production, marketing, or export also participated in the event.
Speeches highlighted the importance of access to reliable information for industry stakeholders and the sector’s growth potential. According to the EU delegation’s Head of Cooperation, the export volume has decreased, underscoring the platform’s significance as an opportunity to revitalize the sector.
Additionally, stakeholders emphasized the industrialization possibilities that could create thousands of jobs. The products are in high demand in European and American markets, offering promising export opportunities.