Japanese JICA programme in Madagascar uses school committees and remedial classes to tackle low literacy and dropout

Summary

A programme developed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is tackling low literacy and school dropout in Madagascar. It gives parents and communities a direct say in how schools are run, and it uses school committees and remedial classes to improve learning. Two reports published on 10 November 2026 describe the same initiative.

Timeline

1. Euronews

   10 Nov 2026, 10:00 UTCSource ↗

   Euronews reports that a JICA-developed programme is tackling low literacy and school dropout in Madagascar by giving parents and communities a direct say in how schools are run.

2. Africanews

   10 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTCSource ↗

   Africanews reports that a JICA-developed programme is tackling low literacy and school dropout in Madagascar by giving parents and communities a direct say in how schools are run.