Benefiting from its strategic location between the key emerging trade corridors, Mauritius is emerging as an international financial centre of choice, providing a launching point for both local and international companies looking to invest into the continent. From a mono-crop sugar economy, the country now includes ICT, tourism, manufacturing and financial services as key pillars of its development. The country is a peaceful, stable and a mature democracy. It is internationally recognized as a business friendly jurisdiction, providing a secure commercial and political environment within a strategic time zone.