# Madagascar educational and youth governance initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/madagascar-educational-and-youth-governance-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-02T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Madagascar is addressing educational challenges through targeted literacy initiatives and structural reforms. In Antananarivo, programs have been established to assist disadvantaged children who have dropped out of school or never attended, aiming to help them achieve the CEPE primary cycle certificate. This follows data from UNICEF indicating that between 44% and 50% of children fail to complete primary education. Building on these efforts, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has introduced new high school specializations—Sciences and Technology (S), Sciences and Societies (OSE), and Humanities and Letters (L)—to better prepare students for university and international studies. Alongside these academic changes, youth-led governance forums have emerged, such as a national meeting at the University of Antananarivo focused on integrity and anti-corruption strategies for 2025-2030. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Madagascar implements educational reforms and youth governance forums Madagascar implements new high school tracks to better align with higher education while youth leaders convene in Antananarivo to develop anti-corruption strategies and governance proposals. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madagascar-implements-educational-reforms-and-youth-governance-forums ### 2026-09-08: Madagascar literacy programs target school dropouts in Antananarivo Literacy programs in Antananarivo, Madagascar, are targeting out-of-school children to combat high dropout rates, with UNICEF reporting that up to half of children fail to complete primary education. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madagascar-literacy-programs-target-school-dropouts-in-antananarivo --- Cite as: Madagascar educational and youth governance initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/madagascar-educational-and-youth-governance-initiatives