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Governance

The Island of Due Diligence

By Commerce & Trade, Commodities Trading & Supply Chain

This article frames Mauritius’s export opportunity through trust, execution and institutional design rather than promotional geography. It argues that Mauritius can become Africa’s most credible export platform only by converting trade agreements, financial services, logistics, data transparency and governance into measurable operating mandates. The data are drawn from recent World Bank, IMF, WTO, USTR, African Union, Mo Ibrahim Foundation, Transparency International and World Justice Project sources available as of 6 June 2026.

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June 6, 2026
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Port Louis and the Temptation of Scale: Why a “Global Champion” Partnership Could Be the Wrong Fix

By Commerce & Trade, Commodities Trading & Supply Chain

This piece examines why an apparently attractive partnership between Mauritius’ container handler and a dominant global integrated operator may not, by itself, deliver sustainable growth in port activity. It focuses on mandates, governance capacity, incentive design, and the economics of reliability.

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February 14, 2026
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Congo‑Brazzaville: Stability Without Trajectory

By Country & Sovereign Analysis, Political Economy & Growth Constraints

Congo‑Brazzaville’s defining feature is not volatility but stasis: political continuity has stabilised the state while limiting institutional depth and economic transformation. With oil dominance, persistent execution gaps, and debt management fragilities, stability risks becoming an end in itself. This note outlines why the country lacks a development trajectory—and what DFIs and sovereign partners should prioritise.

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December 24, 2025
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Powering Mauritius’ Future: Measuring a Credible Energy Transition

By Energy, Environment & Infrastructure, Renewable Energy Policy

Mauritius has pledged deep emissions cuts and a rapid expansion of renewables, yet still relies heavily on imported fossil fuels. This report transforms high-level climate ambition into a concrete, measurable framework—offering a national scorecard to track decarbonisation, security, affordability, governance, inclusion and innovation. It provides senior leaders with the tools to build a credible, investable and socially just energy transition for Mauritius.

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November 27, 2025
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