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Business Friendly Infrastructure

» Mauritius endowed with a reliable, efficient and supportive infrastructure, at par with the best available in developed countries; Massive investment made for the continuous upgrading of the overall infrastructure.

» Extensive network of roads including a multiple lane highway linking the airport, in the southeast, to the north.

» Entire island is connected with electricity (stable power) and water supply for agricultural, industrial and household consumption. Industries can thus be located anywhere on the island

» Well-developed digital network infrastructure; Excellent telecommunication facilities (ADSL, ISDN, high bandwidth international leased lines and high-speed internet access). The SAT3/WASC/SAFE (South Africa Far East) submarine fibre-optic cable links Mauritius to Europe via South Africa and to Asia via India and Malaysia, thus placing the island on the information superhighway. Mauritius Telecom, in collaboration with its strategic partner France Telecom, endeavours to provide high bandwidth global connectivity to the whole of the island at competitive rates.

» Airport/Harbour equipped to meet the full needs of both passenger and cargo traffic; Regular air and sea connections with the rest of the world with major airlines and shipping companies servicing the island.

» Fully serviced industrial buildings, industrial parks and IT habitats are available for plug and play type activities; Lease of industrial land on a long-term basis, from the State Land Development Company (SLDC), at very concessionary rates; The Ebène Cybercity, a new generation knowledge and science park with state-of-the-art telecommunication facilities and modern office space, spreads over 64 hectares.

» The SLDC, a public company created in October 2001; Operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development and has as shareholders the Government of Mauritius and the Development Bank of Mauritius Ltd. SLDC, the warehouse of State owned strategic land that can be leased to potential investors.