The Panel acknowledges the support of the National Project Secretariat (Secrétariat National du Projet) of the Pôles Intégrés de Croissance (PIC) Project and thanks the National Secretary (Secrétaire National du Projet) Eric Rakoto-Andriantsilavo for providing the assistance of his team in the Antananarivo headquarters office and in the poles of Fort Dauphin (Taolagnaro) and Nosy be. Rollis Rakotosamimanana in Fort Dauphin and Aina Andriamampianina in Nosy be organized and facilitated the Panel’s field visits to provide a comprehensive view of the project in their particular poles. In particular, the Panel wishes to thank Harizo Rasolomanana, Environmental and Social Expert [Environmental & Social Responsible], for providing a wealth of supporting documents and project history, for organizing the overall program and visits of the Panel and his steadfast support in accompanying the Panel on a daily basis during their visits and interviews in Antananarivo and in the two growth poles.