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One recurring theme runs through the articles and news items published in this issue. That theme is the opening up of the economy, and it is indeed a compelling challenge for Mauritius, if we are to succeed in overcoming the difficulties inherent in the small size of our domestic market and in adapting ourselves to the exigencies of global competitiveness.

Small offshore jurisdictions are sometimes subject to negative public comments. One of the criticisms levelled at them is that they are tax havens, a term loaded with many undertones, such as being an ideal location for money launderers. Mauritius has had its share of such accusations, in spite of its having signed 34 avoidance of double taxation agreements (DTA) with other countries.