Madagascar has been identified as one of the worst hit Sub-Saharan countries by the food and fuel crises. The impact of the crises has been compounded by three consecutive cyclones that affected 17 of 22 regions in 2008 (World Bank 2008). The country relies heavily on the consumption of rice as its main staple crop, the per capita consumption being highest in the world (WFP 2008). In 2008, rice prices were 15 percent higher than in 2007. Further, they increased by about 4 percent in 2008/09 (World Bank 2008). As a result, food security and household welfare has been severely affected.