Memorandum

Data on the Generation and Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Other wastes in 2003 (as reported)		Quantities (in metric tons)
Generation	Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)a (Annex I: Y1-Y45) of BC	102,871
	Amount of hazardous wastes generated under Art. 1(1)b of BC
	Total amount of hazardous wastes generated	102,871
	Amount of other wastes generated (Annex II: Y46-Y47)	Not reported
Export	Amount of hazardous wastes exported	85,831
	Amount of other wastes exported	0
Import	Amount of hazardous wastes imported	1,251
	Amount of other wastes imported	0

Basel Convention 2002
Country Fact Sheet 2003

Madagascar

Status of Ratifications:
Party to the Basel Convention:	02.06.1999 (a)
Amendment to the Basel Convention:	-
Basel protocol on Liability and Compensation:	-

(Accession (a); Acceptance (A); Approval (AA); Formal confirmation (c); Ratification; Succession (d))

Competent Authority	Focal Point
Ministre de l'Environnement des Eaux et Forêts Ministère de l'Environnement, des Eaux et Forêts B.P.: 3948- Antsahavola Antanarivo – 101- Madagascar Telephone: [phone] Telefax: (261 20) 22.304.88 E-Mail: [e-mail] Website:	Div. Etudes des Textes de l'Environnement Ministère de l'Environnement, des Eaux et Forêts B.P. 571 - Ampandrianomby Antanarivo – 101- Madagascar Telephone: [phone] or                    (261 33) 118 16 76 (Mobile) Telefax: (261 20) 22.304.88 or (261.20) 224 19 19 E-Mail: [e-mail] or [e-mail] Website:

National Definition

National definition of waste used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste exists in Madagascar. “Projet de definition”: In general, waste could be defined as all residues resulting from production process, transformation or use, or any substance, materials, products or more generally, any material or item which has been abandoned by its owner, either because its economic value is too small, or because it is low in quantity to justify an investment. In summary, it is an item, product or by-product which cannot be utilized for different reasons. The national definition of hazardous waste to be used for the purpose of transboundary movements of waste is being prepared. A waste is considered hazardous when it is likely to cause harmful effects to human health and/or the environment. Therefore, hazardous wastes can be corrosive, caustic, toxic, carcinogenic, explosive, inflammable or carry harmful germs. Definition of a national project of hazardous wastes which will be adopted later after being adopted by the National Assembly. This definition is out of the national legislation concerning the environmentally sound management of solid, liquid and pasty wastes in Madagascar. Madagascar regulates/controls additional wastes as hazardous that are not included in Art. 1 (1)a of the Basel Convention and would be controlled for the purpose of transboundary movements pursuant to Art. 1 (1)b. Déchets contenant des éléments radioactifs et amianteDéchets encombrant (vieux réfrigerateurs, vieilles caracasses de voitures, feraille, tout bien meuble abandoné,….) Madagascar requires special consideration for the following waste(s) when subjected to transboundary movement: radioactive wastes and nuclear wastes; and déchets contenant ou contenu amiante.

Restrictions on Transboundary Movement	Amendment to the Basel Convention Madagascar is in a preparatory process of implementing the amendment to the Basel Convention (Decision III/1).
	Restrictions on export for final disposal Madagascar is in a preparatory process to restrict the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal.
	Restrictions on and export for recovery Madagascar has no restrictions on the export of hazardous wastes and other wastes for recovery.
	Restrictions on transit and import for final disposal and for recovery Madagascar has no restrictions on the transit and import of hazardous wastes and other wastes for final disposal and for recovery.

Reduction and/or Elimination of Hazardous Waste Generation	National strategies/policies In preparation. On 18 June 1998, the National Committee for the Management of hazardous wastes (GNGPC) was officially created (Decret N°98-444). This committee has been, since this date, the official national mechanism responsible for chemical management in terms of safety.
	Legislation, regulations and guidelines A National Law to reduce hazardous wastes is currently being elaborated.
	Economic instruments/ initiatives A National Law Ecotax is currently being elaborated.
	Measures taken by industries/waste generators Decree of application MECI, Law N°99-954 of 15/12/99. (Accountability of investments towards the environment).
	Others Le Ministère de l’Environnement, des Eaux et Forêts est en cours d’élaboration de la politique nationale de gestion de déchets dangereux ou non dangereux (année 2005).

Transboundary Movement Reduction Measures

None. Measures taken by industries/waste generators In preparation.

Disposal/ Recovery Facilities	Disposal facilities No facilities available.
	Recovery/recycling/re-use facilities No information available yet. The national inventory for hazardous wastes is not yet in place regarding the application of the Basel Convention.

Bilateral, Multilateral or Regional Agreements

No agreements.

Technical Assistance and Training Available

CNRE: Ministère de la Recherche Scientifique Ministère de la Santé (CHU/HJRA) Ministère de l’Environnement Ministère de l’Industrie Institut Pasteur de Madagascar Ministère de l’Agriculture, de l’Elevage et de la Pêche (DPV)