The Ministry of Handicrafts and Arts and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock will support FAFIALA in the promotion of its activities, especially for the silk industry. This was the case during the ceremony celebrating the 30 years of this centre on Saturday 8 October at its headquarters in Ambohimangakely, in the Antananarivo-Avaradrano district.

FAFIALA was and is and will continue to be, said Executive Director Raveloarijaona Nonat. There were many areas of work carried out by the Centre during its time in Madagascar, be it in agriculture, livestock and especially environmental protection.

Supported by local and foreign partners; who gave confidence and proposed projects all over the island managed by FAFIALA according to their competences in the development of the rural world... The construction of a silk house was the project to mark the 30th anniversary. Explanation of the executive director Raveloarijaona Nonat.

Madam Minister of Handicrafts and Arts Sophie Ratsiraka, and the various officials who support her, presided over the 30th anniversary ceremony of FAFIALA and officially inaugurated the silk house, a project marking the 30th anniversary. The Minister appreciated the efforts made by the Centre... The Ministry is ready to support and promote sericulture as a treasure that preserves the history of Madagascar, said Minister Sophie Ratsiraka.

In addition to the one in Ambohimangakely, the FAFIALA centre in Antsirabe is also active, said Mr Raveloarijaona Nonat, Executive Director of the FAFIALA Centre