Job Creation
Ambatovy is creating direct and indirect jobs, which provide a major stimulus to the local economy. As in
all mining projects, employment needs peak during Construction. However, thousands of long-term jobs
will also be created during Operations.
Ambatovy’s job-creation highlights:
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Peak employment during Construction reached more than 18,000 workers directly onsite – as well
as nearly 8,000 indirect jobs.
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Initial production is expected to commence in 2012 and last at least 27 years, employing
approximately 2,500 people; 85% of whom will be Malagasy.
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Thousands more indirect and induced jobs will be created in related sectors such as
transportation, food production, maintenance, renovation, and waste management.
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A databank established in 2008 has more than 28,000 registered local job seekers – categorized
according to their skill set.
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Provision of vocational training, using industry-leading practices, will offer greater employment
opportunities for local populations. After training and capacity building, local candidates who meet
the necessary requirements will be given priority to fill long-term skilled positions in Operations
in the following areas: plant operations, engineering, health and safety, environment, finance,
administration, external affairs, maintenance and logistics – and potentially others.
Demobilization Support
Ambatovy is transitioning from Construction to Operations during which time the vast majority of
workers recruited for Construction will see their contracts come to an end. This is typical of any large-
scale construction project as the workforce has been aware for some time. Ambatovy has developed a
demobilization program to accompany its Malagasy workforce through this period. Establishing such a
program is not a legal obligation; Ambatovy has done so as a responsible member of the community that
feels indebted towards those who contributed to Construction.
Key initiatives include:
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Establishment of the Ambatovy Redeployment Center (BRMO, in French). The first center was
inaugurated in Toamasina in May 2010, and was followed by a second one, which was opened in
Moramanga in November 2010. The BRMO assists demobilized Malagasy workers to get access
to new jobs, specialized training, or other income-generating activities through the Ambatovy Local
Business Initiative (ALBI).
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ALBI is overcoming major challenges associated with long-term unemployment in areas near
Ambatovy sites through a range of initiatives including: local purchasing, manufacture of uniforms,
recycling, pallet production, agricultural training, central purchasing centers, and BRMO among
others.
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To support the region of Atsinanana and the district of Moramanga, Ambatovy, in collaboration with
the Ministry of Labor, contributed to the renovation of Regional and District Employment Offices,
which focus on job placement for the local population and assisting local businesses to meet their
hiring needs.
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In recognition of Construction workers’ contributions, Ambatovy has also launched the Assistance
Initiative for Demobilized Workers (AIDE, in French). Ambatovy will provide these former employees
with a minimal allowance over several months to assist them while they search for new jobs.
Future Plans
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Continue to work towards establishing a standard of excellence
for specialized technical training in order to maximize
employment opportunities for the people of Madagascar –
especially those from areas near Ambatovy sites.
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Support former workers interested in establishing their own
business initiatives by promoting access to credit, land tenure,
and market research.
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