Mr Dev Manraj, Financial Secretary of the Republic of Mauritius
Mauritius has been ranked first in the Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) 2014 for the eighth consecutive year. Mauritius scored the highest overall mark of 81.7 among the 52 countries rated by the Foundation. Cabo Verde was second with 76.6 points, with the average score for the continent being 51.5 points. e Human Development category. Overall, the country scored higher than the regional average which was 48.5 making it the 4th out of 11 in the region. (See the Kenya page attached).
According to Mo Ibrahim Foundation, Mauritius also ranked first in Africa for Sustainable Economic Opportunity business environment. The category assesses whether the state provides the conditions necessary for the pursuit of economic opportunities that contribute to a prosperous and equitable society. It also measures the delivery of sound economic policies and the provision of a sustainable economic environment that is conducive to investment and the operation of a business.
Mauritius also ranked first in Human Development, a category evaluates the success of the state in securing the well-being of all of its citizens. It measures the extent to which the government provides citizens with social protection, comprehensive education provision and a healthy life.
IIAG provides an annual assessment of the quality of governance in African countries. Compiled by combining over 100 variables from more than 30 independent African and global institutions, the IIAG is the most comprehensive collection of data on African governance.