Promoting the dignity of detainees (agricultural development of penal camps component)

CONTEXT

The detention conditions in Madagascar are outdated and do not meet international standards. This situation is strongly impacted by the high rates of prison overcrowding (252%) and malnutrition.

In 2020, the Ministry of Justice received help from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) for the implementation of a support program for the prison sector called "FANARENANA", with the general objective of improving the working conditions of prison staff and the living and socio-professional reintegration conditions of detainees.

ProDIP, which means "Promoting the Dignity of Detainees", is one of the 3 projects selected for the implementation of the program. 

Its activities include

• Improving the nutritional status of detainees ;
• Strengthening and empowering penal camps in their food supply mission (implemented by Agrisud);
• Improving access to water, hygiene and sanitation.

OBJECTIVES AND SOLUTIONS PROVIDED

Strengthening the autonomy of penal camps regarding the food supply of their establishments and the socio-professional reintegration of detainees. 

More specifically: 

• Supporting penal camps in the management and enhancement of agricultural production 
• Training inmates for better reintegration 
• Promoting to public policymakers a sustainable agricultural development approach in prisons 

RESULTS

• 4 pilot penal camps supported 
• Nearly 50% of people in detention and interested in agriculture trained in agroecological practices 

KEY PROJECT INFORMATION