Focused On Finance

Fending off charges that the country is a tax haven, the government of Mauritius is looking for ways to improve governance, attract investors and diversify sources of revenue as the days of the country's billon-dollar ties to India come to an end

Of all the countries that trumpet themselves as the 'Singapore of Africa', Mauritius probably has the strongest claim. It has a solid education system, a robust banking system and stable politics, all of which attract investors. But, while the glittering white sands and rolling turquoise sea beyond buoy the spirits, there may be storm clouds ahead for the island. It will need to shake off concerns about governance if it wants to stake its claim to a greater share in the logistics of global capital.