AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDevelopment Finance & Growth: The AfDB’s 2026 Mauritius Country Focus Report flags a development financing gap and structural bottlenecks—skills mismatches, ageing, and water/energy and port logistics deficits—while projecting growth at 3% in 2026 before 3.8% in 2027. Deep-Sea Mining Moratorium: Mauritius joined Mozambique and the Republic of the Congo in backing a precautionary pause on deep-seabed mining at the ISA, stressing decisions must follow best available science and the precautionary approach. Mauritius as a Regional Finance Hub: ETL Global adds Fideco Global Business Services as its Mauritius contact point, while Mauritius’ Minister for Industry, SME and Cooperatives says GIFT City family offices can route investments through Mauritius into Africa via SADC/COMESA and treaty access. Digital Trust & Governance: Blockchain for Good Alliance and Bybit took part in the Mauritius Internet Governance Forum, pushing blockchain and AI for secure digital trust in small island states. Energy/Industry Linkages: SADC leaders call for deeper regional integration and self-reliance as global aid declines, with emphasis on energy and digital connectivity. Capital Markets Watch: Behari Lal Engineering’s Rs 302-crore IPO shows strong early demand, with anchor funding and a likely listing on Aug 19.
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