23 September 2015

FT Special Report: Investing in Mauritius

Despite slowing growth and a sense of uncertainty following political and financial scandals, the Indian Ocean nation is looking to reinvent itself. It aims to attract investment in new industries and more high end tourists as well as fulfill its aim of becoming a regional hub serving Africa.

A lacklustre economy and corruption scandals dominate the agenda


Infrastructure is inadequate and there are worries about inequality


Critics say a government-led ‘clean-up’ campaign is really about settling political scores


As demand stagnates in Europe, Mauritius wants more links with Africa


Mauritius is keen to capitalise on a Africa-focused wave


Visitor numbers are up, but the Maldives and Sri Lanka still have more


Diversification is vital, as prices continue to fall and costs rise


Profile of Mauritius’s new president


RT Knits has positioned itself to compete with European manufacturers


Latent tensions persist between Mauritius’s diverse communities

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