Many Malagasy believe that Madagascar, like many other African countries is rich in natural resources but that the land has been plagued by poor governance and unfair trade deals. 
Wa-Malagarasi wanaamini kwamba Madagaska, kama nchi nyingine za Kiafrika inao utajiri mkubwa wa rasili mali lakini tatizo likiwa ardhi yenyewe kupokonywa kwa sababu ya utawala mbovu na biashara zisizoangalia maslahi ya wananchi.