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Since emerging from a lengthy political crisis that became a crisis of governance, Madagascar has committed to a new pathway towards inclusive, sustainable development. Though growth in per capita GDP remains a significant development index and is an essential route to achieving the objectives of society, it is not enough in itself.

Build a new Madagascar, a strong Madagascar, thereby bequeathing to future generations a united, prosperous, peaceful country that has become a world leader in developing and conserving its huge natural capital based on strong, inclusive growth for fair and sustainable development in all regions." – this will be the vision for "Madagascar, a modern and prosperous nation" from 2015. That vision is reflected in projects and activities contained in the NDP.

(...) The originality of the approach and design of the NDP (National Development Plan) are intended to distinguish it from its predecessors whose most important features were their links to traditional planning techniques; indeed, the guiding principle of the NDP is "Malagasy people in tune with their environment" is intended to ensure that actions are consistent and sustainable.

The foundations of the NDP (National Development Plan) and the many layers that build upon them reflect both the process of inclusive growth and its outcome. They will highlight, align and systematize urgent action and long term reforms. The cornerstones will ensure sound, sustainable development, namely the wealth and assets that we must generate and bequeath to future generations. The superstructure reflects the vision of "Madagascar, a modern, prosperous nation" as expressed as follows by His Excellency the President of the Republic when he talked of: "Building a new Madagascar, a strong Madagascar, thereby bequeathing to future generations a united, prosperous, peaceful country that has become a world leader in developing and conserving its huge natural capital based on strong, inclusive growth for fair and sustainable development in all regions."

The implementation of the State's main policy guidelines reflects a major commitment by the government to tackle its most pressing priority, namely the establishment of inclusive, sustainable development based on inclusive growth to combat poverty, vulnerability and insecurity.

As part of the preparation of the National Development Plan, which was under way in 2015, the Ministry of Trade and Consumer Affairs (MCC) identified a series of operational priorities aimed at enabling trade to contribute effectively to economic recovery, while endeavouring to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), especially poverty reduction, and continuing to focus on sustainable development and respect for the environment (Section 3.3.1.6).

The overall objectives of the trade policy place emphasis on:
(...) • achievement of the Sustainable Development Objectives / Post 2015 Development Agenda. (...)

In connection with trade and the environment, and in line with the expectations of sustainable development provided for in the preamble to the WTO Agreement, the Ministry in charge of trade has to lay the foundations for a sustainable trade system. The system will minimize the negative repercussions of trade activities. The aim of sustainable trade is to protect the environment.

In order to make "Land a pillar of the country's socio-economic development", it would appear to be necessary not only to continue with the innovations that have already begun, but also to bring land policy into line with the other sectoral policies. Accordingly, the process of reform consolidation, or Act 2, was launched in 2014. It aims to establish a land policy that reconciles land use and the needs arising from a wide range of economic, social and ecological interests in urban and rural settings. (...)

The vision set out in the consolidated policy features concerted, transparent management; inclusive planning; and access for all to the land under a more secure system of tenure. These are the major pillars upon which land can be the source of sustainable, population led socio-economic development that is open to investment and grounded in local dynamics. (...)