The most technologically savvy of all African countries, Mauritius leads as a knowledge hub

For a unique island like Mauritius, connectivity is everything and the country has made phenomenal strides in this field in order to support its world-class financial sector and grow as an information and communications technology hub. Already Africa's leading ICT economy, the globally competitive country was selected by the World Economic Forum as a case study for its "Making of a Digital Nation" report.

The ICT sector, the study notes, is well on the way to being an important engine of economic development, along with tourism and finance.