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# [MAURITIUS] Top of Africa on the 2026 Global Investment Resilience Index
- URL: https://businessoi.media/en/maurice-1er-en-afrique-sur-lindice-mondial-de-resilience-aux-investissements-2026-en/
- Published: 2026-08-24T02:46:48.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-24T02:46:48.000Z
- Description: Mauritius ranked 1st in Africa and 61st globally on the 2026 Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index, with 523 projects and Rs 649.7 billion in announced investments across 16 sectors.
- Author: Emmanuel TAOCHY
- Tags: Maurice, Investissement, Économie, Revue matinale, #en

Mauritius has been ranked **1st in Africa** and 61st globally on the 2026 Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index — a recognition that enshrines the island's economic solidity and reinforces its appeal to international investors.

## 523 projects, nearly Rs 650 billion announced

According to data published by the Economic Development Board (EDB) on 21 August 2026, Mauritius has identified **523 investment projects** across 16 sectors, for a total announced value of **Rs 649.7 billion**. Of this portfolio, Rs 138.8 billion has already been realised — a 21% materialisation rate, consistent with the long-term horizon of major infrastructure projects.

Energy leads the sectoral rankings: Rs 23 billion invested in **44 renewable energy initiatives** illustrates Mauritius's commitment to the low-carbon transition. Health and education follow closely, signalling an economy that prioritises human capital alongside fiscal attractiveness.

## A score that outpaces Tanzania, Botswana and Seychelles

With an overall score of **62.20 points** — including 50.87 on resilience criteria covering political stability, inflation control and legal security — Mauritius outperforms its African neighbours, notably Tanzania, Botswana, Seychelles and Cabo Verde. The ranking is built on a multi-criteria assessment incorporating currency risk, governance quality and the regulatory environment.

## New measures to sustain the momentum

Building on this achievement, the government has announced several key initiatives. The **Business Obstacles Alert Mechanism (BOAM)** has been launched to swiftly resolve administrative bottlenecks reported by businesses. From 1 January 2027, companies will be required to appoint data protection officers under modernised regulations. A **smart farm pilot** combining artificial intelligence and vertical agriculture is set to launch in October 2026 as part of a primary sector diversification drive.

## Why it matters

This ranking confirms that Mauritius is no longer competing on tax incentives alone: it is now its *structural resilience* that wins investor confidence. For entrepreneurs across the Indian Ocean region, Mauritius remains the preferred gateway to African and Asian markets — and this title of Africa's resilience champion only strengthens a strategic position that regional competitors have yet to match.

*Source: Economic Development Board (EDB), allAfrica, 21 August 2026.*