Bibliographic resources
This section brings together the key documents (certificates, feasibility studies, conservation agreements, etc.) structuring the ECM model.
Certifications
Link to the EU 848/2018 organic certificate of COPROCAVOL
Link to the COPROCAVOL USDA NOP organic certificate
Link to KAJIVOLA’s EU organic certificate
Link to KAJIVOLA’s NOP organic certificate
Link to COPROCAVOL’s Fair Trade certificate
Link to KAJIVOLA’s Fair Trade certificate
ECM Feasibility Studies
Link to the feasibility study for an agribusiness conservation company carried out by Nitidae in April 2022.
This study laid the groundwork for the creation of ECM (Environmental Conservation Management) in the MaMaBay landscape. It analyzes the potential of agroforestry cocoa, the challenges of structuring the sector, and the conditions for success of a conservation enterprise. It demonstrates how ECM can strengthen producers’ incomes while supporting forest protection.
This study was carried out as part of a collaboration with Partnership for Forest (P4F).
Cocoa value chain analysis
Link to the in-depth analysis of the cocoa value chain carried out by Nary RAZAKASOLO and Njaka RAVELOMANANTSOA, agricultural engineering consultants.
This study provides an in-depth analysis of the cocoa value chain in the MaMaBay region, from production to marketing. It highlights the sector’s strengths, as well as the main technical, organizational, and logistical challenges. Above all, it demonstrates how ECM is part of a sustainable cocoa sector that generates income for producers and aligns with conservation objectives.
Development of beekeeping in MaMaBay
Link to the final report on the development of large-scale beekeeping in the MaMaBay landscape produced by INSIGHT in January 2026.
Link to a guide in Malagasy for beekeeping.
This study explores the potential of beekeeping as a sustainable activity in the MaMaBay landscape. It shows that honey production can both diversify community incomes and strengthen ecosystem conservation through pollination and improved natural resource management. For ECM, it paves the way for a new, high-impact sector, complementary to agroforestry cocoa and aligned with its conservation business model.
Feasibility study for a café
Link to the feasibility study ( study 1 and study 2 ) on coffee cultivation in agroforestry north of Makira Park carried out by a group of consultants led by Nary RAZAKASOLO in November 2024.
This study assesses the potential of coffee in agroforestry systems in the northern part of Makira National Park, analyzing production conditions, market opportunities, and support needs. It demonstrates that coffee can become a complementary sector to cocoa, diversifying producers’ incomes while promoting sustainable agroforestry systems. For ECM, this opens up development prospects for a new value chain aligned with its economic and conservation ambitions.
Technical documents on dynamic agroforestry
Link to a description of dynamic agroforestry.
Dynamic agroforestry (DAF) is a regenerative agricultural approach
inspired by ecological succession and the functioning of
forest ecosystems. Crops such as cocoa, coffee,
coconut, cashew, and oil palm are integrated with
various forest, food, and biomass-producing species
within multi-layered systems, where plants interact and
contribute to each other’s development. Through strategic sizing
and high plant diversity, these systems regenerate
soil fertility, enhance biodiversity, and create
resilient agroecosystems that ensure the long-term food security
of farmers.
Conservation Agreements
Link to our conservation agreement template.
Conservation agreements are central to the ECM model. They reflect communities’ commitment to protecting forests and adopting sustainable practices in exchange for economic, technical, and commercial support. This mechanism directly links local development, responsible production, and biodiversity preservation within the MaMaBay landscape.