Part 3/9:
Economic Reforms: From Backwardness to Prosperity
Recognizing that progress depended on the efficient administration of resources, a substantial focus was placed on law reform and trade liberalization. Early-game isolationism had constrained economic growth, leaving Madagascar in desperate need of trade partners and technology.
The player opted to dive headlong into industrialization—building logging camps, textile mills, and establishing universities to nurture technological advancements. However, with the rising cost of resources and textiles, a need for clean trade resources to fuel growth became critical.