Component 1

Policy, institutional and regulatory framework to combat wildlife crime and poaching, and to manage NPAs.

Result 1: Strengthening of policy, institutional framework, and capacity to support an effective fight against wildlife crime and the management of protected areas.

• Product 1.1: The national strategy to combat wildlife crime and the national strategic guidelines for PA management are developed, agreed upon with stakeholders, and submitted for government approval.

  • • Activity 1.1.1: Drafting of a national strategy to combat wildlife crime and a national strategic guide for the management of protected areas through a participatory process.
  • • Activity 1.1.2: Stakeholder workshops to discuss the draft national strategy and strategic guidelines, followed by necessary revisions.
  • • Activity 1.1.3: Stakeholder workshops to discuss Madagascar’s Turtle Conservation Plan by the MEDD.
  • • Activity 1.1.4: Finalization of strategies and approval/validation by the MEDD.
  • • Activity 1.1.5: Design and printing of the final strategic documents for dissemination.
  • • Activity 1.1.6: Contribution to the development of the national strategy to combat wildlife crime by integrating field experiences.

• Product 1.2: The ASYCUDA CITES core solution is introduced in Madagascar to manage legal wildlife trade and detect illicit trafficking.

  • • Activity 1.2.1: Agreement with UNCTAD to introduce the CITES solution and the IWT database in Madagascar.
  • • Activity 1.2.2: Needs assessment and authorization process, start-up and deployment missions, and training of the MEDD CITES project team.
  • • Activity 1.2.3: Training of the MEDD CITES project team and online support after implementation and troubleshooting.
  • • Activity 1.2.4: Development of the IWT module for the CITES system by UNCTAD.
  • • Activity 1.2.5: Workshops/trainings by the MEDD CITES @ASYCUDA project team for all relevant MEDD staff and customs officers at key ports and airports across the country.

• Product 1.3: The inter-agency unit against wildlife crime, the MEDD, the Ministry of Justice, and the police receive comprehensive mentoring in investigations and prosecutions.

  • • Activity 1.3.1: Mentoring in investigations and prosecutions related to wildlife crime.
  • • Activity 1.3.2: Selection of a group of investigators and prosecutors for mentoring, gap assessment, and development of the mentoring program.
  • • Activity 1.3.3: Advanced training workshops on wildlife crime investigations and prosecutions in Madagascar.
  • • Activity 1.3.4: Online and in-person mentoring of the selected group of investigators and prosecutors on specific cases.
  • • Activity 1.3.5: Procurement of equipment for WCU/MEDD.
  • • Activity 1.3.6: Support for law enforcement on wildlife crimes at the regional level – TSA.
  • • Activity 1.3.7: Establishment and mobilization of the MEDD intervention brigade.
  • • Activity 1.3.8: Training of local communities, VOI, Fokontany, and OPJ on LCC texts, wildlife protection, and protected area management (DULC).
  • • Activity 1.3.9: Training of investigators and forest OPJs on investigation techniques and detection of transnational corruption (DULC).

Indicators, Targets and Deliverables

Indicators MP Target FP Target Deliverables and References
1. Capacity of MEDD (DGGE, DREDD) to enforce laws against wildlife and forest trafficking crimes. CR1 ≥ 60%
CR2 ≥ 44%
CR3 ≥ 48%
CR4 ≥ 55%
CR5 ≥ 20% 		CR1 ≥ 65%
CR2 ≥ 48%
CR3 ≥ 52%
CR4 ≥ 60%
CR5 ≥ 23% 		“Assessment report on systemic, institutional, and individual capacities of MEDD staff and field personnel.”
“Comparison of baseline, midterm, and final assessments to measure score progression.”
Frequency: Years 3 and 5
2. Total number of officers in Antananarivo and the province of Toliara applying investigation and prosecution skills related to wildlife trafficking crimes. ≥ 10 (out of 15 trained officers) ≥ 20 (out of 35 trained officers) “Quarterly and annual reports from selected partners implementing Result 1.2, including the list of wildlife crime cases and involved officers.”
Frequency: Annual
3. Total number of policies and law enforcement frameworks on wildlife crime initiated by the project and approved by MEDD. ≥ 1 policy initiated by the project 3 (National Strategy, PA Management Guide, and ASYCUDA CITES) “Official decree approving the policies and frameworks by MEDD.”
“MEDD plans and reports on the implementation of the policies and frameworks.”
Frequency: Annual