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2012 - AMBATOVY SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Social performance
Ambatovy's comprehensive Social Development Plan is aimed at achieving sustainability and an improved quality of
life for the people of Madagascar. The Plan includes training, educational and health initiatives, and agricultural
support. Our work aims to be inclusive, meaning that we work together with members of the local community and
experts from national and international organizations to contribute to social development.
Community Relations
In 2012, we had more than 500 meetings with local stakeholders to maintain open communication and discuss ways
to collaborate. These stakeholders include traditional leaders and village elders (known as
tangalamena
in Malagasy);
mayors and chiefs of districts and non-governmental organizations.
We also engage with a number of advisory committees on a regular basis to address potential issues, concerns and
opportunities. For example, the Local Coordination Committee provides a platform for engagement between authorities,
local communities and Ambatovy. We also participate in and support the Regional Committee for Industrial Risk
Management, mandated to effectively manage industrial risks to which people may be exposed.
“Our work is driven by developing and maintaining our social license to operate.
Communicating with and understanding our stakeholders
'
interests and concerns
are critical to achieving this.”
Ben Chapman,
Corporate Social Responsibility Director
Community Development
Health
Ambatovy rehabilitated nutrition sites destroyed by Cyclone Giovanna. These sites bring families together where they
can exchange and receive nutritional information and attend healthy cooking classes.
Ambatovy continued its School Garden Program, which seeks to address the problem of poor nutrition through edu-
cating students, parents and educators on gardening. The produce from the gardens will be used to either supply the
school canteen or will be sold to help fund the construction of another canteen.
Ambatovy also instituted a steering committee for a pilot project to improve waste management with the aim of
improving public health and sanitation in Moramanga. In collaboration with a local NGO, the program has started in
2013.
