Africa’s best-performing economy continues to reinvent itself. The 2,040-square kilometres island of Mauritius has come a long way from relying exclusively on sugar cane. Now an upper-middle-income and well-diversified economy, it has consolidated its position as the leading business and financial services hub in the Indian Ocean. It aims to join the league of high-income countries before 2030 by fully exploiting its resources, political stability, and strategic location between Africa and Asia.
Addressing unemployment, eradicating poverty, further opening up the country and encouraging innovation are the main pillars of the Vision 2030 program. Smart cities that are being developed across the island offer a glimpse into its future. These cities leverage the latest advances in urban planning and digital technologies and will offer ideal conditions for working and living and spurring investment.