Public Speaking Competition : Youth make their voices heard against corruption

Fianarantsoa, 29 October 2026 — The Independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (BIANCO), in collaboration with the University of Fianarantsoa and with the financial support of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) and the Swiss Confederation, is organising a public speaking competition this thursday at the auditorium of the Faculty of Law and Political Science (FDSP) in Andrainjato, under the theme “Youth Engaged Against Corruption.”

The event highlights public speaking skills, civic engagement and young people’s determination to fight corruption. Through their speeches, the 27 participants are taking the floor to raise public awareness, particularly among young people, of the importance of integrity and accountability.

The event is also marked by the signing of the Integrity Charter by 1,315 committed student youths, demonstrating their willingness to promote integrity values and actively contribute to the fight against corruption.

Beyond being a mere competition, this initiative serves as a genuine call for collective action, highlighting the essential role of young people in building  a fairer, more ethical Madagascar, freed from corruption .