Rural municipality of Isalo
Rural municipality of Isalo
With a population of 15,233, including 7,085 men and 8,148 women, the rural commune of Isalo is located in the Menabe region and is divided into 10 fokontany (villages). The main economic activities of the population are rice farming, bean cultivation, cattle breeding, and fish farming (82% of the population are fishermen). In terms of education, the commune has 17 public primary schools and one secondary school. The commune of Isalo joined the Center of Excellence initiative in 2011.
Introduction
The commune of Isalo is one of the hard-to-reach communes in the Miandrivazo district, a vast region. It has been a worthy destination since 2011. It has already completed the first phase, so the tenth time as a model community. It also participated in the summit in 2012 and 2013.
Regarding gender and the fight against violence, the municipality already has a committee on this issue, and both men and women participate. The municipality has also made efforts to find funding to carry out all the work plans, which was marked by the completion of schools and the provision of clean drinking water in 2012-2013.
Regarding violence in particular, the commune also made significant efforts as it built a shelter to accommodate women who are victims of violence or are fleeing. This was done to specifically protect women and their lives. The municipality also participates in providing food for those who have been victims of such incidents.
