ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — Madagascar is making a major move toward digital public administration through the development of a nationwide biometric database for government employees.

The reform has already enrolled 120,581 public employees biometrically, while the national SPiRE system contains information on more than 302,000 agents. The project also includes thousands of geolocated schools and health facilities.

The government says integrating biometric information with its AUGURE human-resources system will improve personnel management, strengthen oversight of public spending and provide more reliable data for administrative decisions.

More than 57,000 employee records have also been digitized, marking another step toward reducing reliance on paper-based government administration.

The digital reform could significantly change how Madagascar manages its public workforce, while creating a foundation for more efficient and data-driven government services.

The initiative forms part of Madagascar's broader digital-transformation programme, which includes the modernization of public services and expansion of digital infrastructure.