Nandrianina Maminantenaina

Nandrianina Maminantenaina is a Malagasy fisheries and aquaculture specialist, environmental educator, and youth leader with extensive experience in sustainable aquaculture, coastal science, and community development. She holds a Master’s degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture and a Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture from the Fisheries and Marine Sciences Institute, University of Toliara, Madagascar.

Nandrianina is the Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of MADA-FIA, an initiative advancing sustainable aquaculture and youth entrepreneurship in Madagascar. Since August 2025, she has represented Madagascar as a Youth Delegate at the World Food Forum, advocating for inclusive food systems and youth participation in sustainable development.

Her professional experience spans research, project management, and field-based aquaculture operations. She has served as an aquaculture technician at VISTI Association, a research intern for the MASMA project (Marine and Coastal Science for Management), and conducted research on optimizing Macrobrachium sp. larval survival at the Centre de Développement de l’Aquaculture in Mahajanga. Additionally, she has contributed to digital and data-focused roles, including remote work with Isahit France.

Nandrianina has participated in multiple international fellowships, trainings, and conferences, including the TECA Fellowship and Acceleration Program, Aspire Leadership Program (2025 cohort), and the Africa Blue Venture Builder Bootcamp (Cape Town, 2024). She is fluent in Malagasy, French, and English.

Her research, publications, and presentations have focused on aquaculture innovation, blue economy entrepreneurship, and sustainable coastal resource management. She is a member of professional networks such as WIOMSA, OJADE Madagascar, YSO-Madagascar, and WIO-ECSN, reflecting her active engagement in regional marine science and youth development initiatives.

Nandrianina’s work bridges science, entrepreneurship, and youth empowerment, with a strong commitment to applying sustainable aquaculture practices to strengthen Madagascar’s food security and coastal livelihoods.