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Mauritius At-A-Glance

Located off the southeast coast of Africa, neighboring the French island of La Reunion, Mauritius is an island state of about 1.3 million people. The country¡¯s economy has made great strides since independence in 1968 and is now classified as an Upper-Middle-Income economy. Key challenges include managing the transition to a knowledge-based economy and adapting to the impacts of climate change.

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Most of the World Bank¡¯s support to Mauritius is provided through knowledge activities, including technical assistance funded through Reimbursable Advisory Services. Currently, the World Bank is supporting the implementation of the government¡¯s basic education reform (Nine-Year Schooling) program.

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    Idah Z. Pswarayi-Riddihough

    Country Director, Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros and Seychelles, Eastern and Southern Africa

    Sjamsu Rahardja
    Sjamsu Rahardja

    Resident Representative

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    Country Office Contacts

    Main Office Contact
    3rd Floor, Medine Mews
    Chauss¨¦e Street
    Port-Louis, Mauritius
    +230 203 2500
    For media inquiries
    Leonor Costa Neves
    External Affairs Officer
    For project-related issues and complaints