Ceremony Building for the President of Madagascar

Having been re-elected as President of Madagascar, Marc Ravalomanana commissioned the construction of a new steel framed ceremony building, built on the palace grounds. It was initially to be used as a place to hold ceremonies, but is now also used as a 'democracy training centre', in which officials ranging from town councillors to MPs can learn about democracy and how to govern a country.

This is a major leap forward for Madagascar, which had been governed by an almost dictator-like system before Ravalomanana's election. Training centres like this help to bring the country into the 21st century, by spreading knowledge, understanding, and giving everyone a chance to contribute towards Madagascar's development.