Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) play a key role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2022, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Directorate General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) of the European Commission joined forces launching the project science,...

Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) play a key role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In 2022, the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Directorate General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) of the European Commission joined forces launching the project science,...

Mauritius recovered solidly from the pandemic on the back of buoyant tourism, social housing construction, and financial services but is facing fiscal and structural challenges-high public debt, significant public investment needs for climate, low productivity, and an ageing society

The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of 'sponsored' labelled targeted ads in Mauritius and whether these ads can impact the brand awareness and purchase intention of Meta group social media users. By adopting the Uses and Gratification Theory (UGT), this research...

Purpose - This paper examines the extent to which exchange rate volatility (ERV) is crucial for small island economies. These economies by their very nature and size tend to be net importers and highly dependent on trade for their economic survival. The island of Mauritius is used as a case...

The world is witnessing a rise in the number of international tourists travelling which is mainly caused by the fall in travelling costs and higher living standards. However, this has caused numerous negative impacts on the economy, the environment and the society. In the context of Mauritius,...

This paper develops a Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium model to gauge on the detrimental effects of COVID-19 on the tourism sector and consequently on the macroeconomy of Mauritius. Findings demonstrate COVID-19-induced tourism export shock triggering subdued exports, imports, investments...

This qualitative study explored the factors affecting mobile marketing acceptance and adoption. Unlike existing studies that investigated the mobile marketing adoption factors from the end users' perspective, this study has explored the challenges, opportunities, and implications of the state of...

Purpose - This paper examines the extent to which exchange rate volatility (ERV) is crucial for small island economies. These economies by their very nature and size tend to be net importers and highly dependent on trade for their economic survival. The island of Mauritius is used as a case...

As a consequence of energy issues and societal dilemmas, building insulation like the eco-block technology has proven its usefulness to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security and enhance the living conditions of building occupants. In Mauritius, the eco-block building material...

Strong Recovery and Challenges. Mauritius has rebounded strongly from the pandemic on the back of buoyant tourism, social housing construction, and financial services. Supportive policies facilitated the strong recovery, but challenges remain for securing a sustainable and resilient economy: (i)...

Purpose - This study sheds light on the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on self-employed women in Mauritius and delves into their coping strategies amid unprecedented circumstances. Design/methodology/approach - The study employs a comprehensive methodology encompassing both...

The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of 'sponsored' labelled targeted ads in Mauritius and whether these ads can impact the brand awareness and purchase intention of Meta group social media users. By adopting the Uses and Gratification Theory (UGT), this research...

This study assesses the factors that impacts on an individual’s adoption (ADOP) of mobile payment services (MPS) in the setting of a developing small island developing state (SIDS), Mauritius. A theoretical model is derived from prior research and combines factors from technology acceptance...

Mauritius's economy has grown dramatically since the country's independence in 1968, and its rapid development offers a powerful example for developing economies worldwide. However, growth dynamism has waned in recent years. In addition, Mauritius was hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and...

Purpose This paper aims to examine the employment effect of the minimum wage in Mauritius, a country that has recently introduced an economy-wide national minimum wage. As women have low labor force participation rate and higher unemployment rate compared to men, this study sheds light on the...

Mauritius and other Small Island Development States (SIDS) depend heavily on international trade. This presents challenges to environmental management. SIDS are vulnerable to all forms of environmental degradation, of which part are related to international trade, the focus of this chapter....

This study examines the underlying concerns of global warming in the context of a small island developing states and the ensuing action of phasing out coal to keep global temperature rise below 1.5 °C, as stipulated by the Paris Agreement. Coal is amongst the most carbon intensive fuel,...

This edited volume presents a comprehensive analysis of the economic, social, and political landscape of the island, offering a nuanced exploration of its historical evolution, current challenges, and future prospects.

"The Oxford Handbook on the Mauritian Economy presents a comprehensive analysis of the economic, social and political landscape of the island, offering a nuanced exploration of its historical evolution, current challenges, and future prospects. Adopting a multidisciplinary lens, it delves into...

Purpose - This study aims at evaluating the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the export trade system for Mauritius during the first half of 2020 (January 2020-June 2020). Design/methodology/approach - An initial analysis of the monthly export time series data proves that on the whole, the...

The objectives of this paper are partly to add to the worldwide literatureon contemporary levels of concentration – but in our case for a small islandeconomy, and partly to provide a reference study which yields a concise andaccessible source for anyone interested in gaining a quick picture of...

Purpose - This study aims at evaluating the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the export trade system for Mauritius during the first half of 2020 (January 2020-June 2020). Design/methodology/approach - An initial analysis of the monthly export time series data proves that on the whole, the...

“Trade Policy Reviews" analyse the trade policies and practices of each member of the WTO. The reviews consist of three parts: an independent report by the WTO Secretariat, a report by the government, and the concluding remarks by the Chair of the WTO’s Trade Policy Review Body. The opening...

In 2016, the new Mauritius Code of Corporate Governance has made it mandatory for public interest entities to disclosure some environmental information in their annual reports. Five years following the entry into force of this new Code, this research aims at firstly assessing the level of...

This Selected Issues paper reviews the fiscal rules framework in Mauritius with a focus on the calibration of the debt and budget balance ceilings. The paper concludes that a new medium-term debt anchor could be up to 80 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) compared to the anchor of 60...

This 2022 Article IV Consultation discusses that Mauritius has been gradually recovering from the pandemic. Mauritius aspires to become a high-income country within the current decade. The authorities have laid out a development strategy centered on spurring innovation through skill development,...

The country opinion survey in Mauritius assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in Mauritius perceive the WBG. It provides the WBG with systematic feedback from national and local governments, multilateral and bilateral agencies, media, academia,...