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# [MAURITIUS] Africa's #1 on the Global Investment Index 2026: Rs 649.7bn across 16 sectors
- URL: https://businessoi.media/en/maurice-1ere-en-afrique-sur-lindex-mondial-dinvestissement-2026-rs-649-7-milliards-en-16-secteurs-en/
- Published: 2026-09-01T02:51:05.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-01T02:51:05.000Z
- Description: Mauritius ranks #1 in Africa on the Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index 2026 (62.20 pts). EDB reports Rs 649.7bn across 250 projects, 21% already deployed. Target: Rs 40bn FDI for 2026-27.
- Author: Emmanuel TAOCHY
- Tags: Maurice, Investissement, Économie, finance, Revue matinale, #en

Mauritius holds **Africa's top position** on the Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index 2026, scoring **62.20 points** and ranking 61st globally — ahead of Tanzania, Botswana, Seychelles, and Cape Verde. At the same time, the Economic Development Board (EDB) reveals a declared investment portfolio of **Rs 649.7 billion** spread across nearly 250 projects in 16 sectors.

## A Massive Portfolio — 21% Already Deployed

Of the Rs 649.7 billion announced, **Rs 138.8 billion** has already been disbursed (21% of the total), covering construction, equipment, operations, and employment. The remaining **Rs 412 billion** spans multiple years, reflecting long-term integrated projects: smart cities, energy infrastructure, and high-value service platforms.

## Energy Leads, Health and Education Follow

The energy sector dominates the EDB portfolio with **44 projects** worth **Rs 23 billion**, primarily focused on renewable energy and power generation. Health (28 projects) and education (21 projects) follow, reflecting a strategy to move up the value chain toward high-impact human services.

## EDB Sets the Target: Rs 38-40bn FDI for 2026-2027

Alongside this assessment, the EDB approved a strategic plan built around **28 initiatives** and over **200 actions**. The target for 2026-2027: attract between **Rs 38 and 40 billion** in foreign direct investment (FDI), mobilize **Rs 125 billion** in private investment, and reach **Rs 495 billion** in exports. Targeted sectors include financial services, the blue economy, life sciences, agri-food, and high-tech manufacturing.

## Why It Matters

The dual confirmation — Africa's top investment resilience ranking AND a Rs 649.7 billion investment pipeline — positions Mauritius as the primary entry point for foreign capital into the Indian Ocean and sub-Saharan Africa. For regional decision-makers, the signal is clear: the Mauritian financial hub is not slowing down.

*Sources: EDB Mauritius, August 2026 newsletter; allAfrica, 21 August 2026.*