Seychelles: Investing in Paradise


Africa Renewal spoke to President James Alix Michel about the successes and challenges facing the country and encouraging foreign investment.

  • Seychelles:  'Invest in the People,' Says President

    Africa Renewal, 12 June 2012

    The Seychelles, with its many Indian Ocean islands and beaches, is renowned as a high-end destination for tourists. Besides profiting from its beautiful landscape, it is also known ... read more »

Photo: Wikipedia

The beach of Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue.

  • Seychelles:  Fiscal Performance Exceeds IMF Expectations

    International Monetary Fund, 7 June 2012

    The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the fifth review under the three-year Extended Arrangement (EFF) for the Seychelles. The completion of ... read more »

  • Comoros:  Indian Ocean Islands Link Up Via Agriculture Web Portal

    SciDev.Net, 8 June 2012

    As part of a new project to improve biodiversity and agriculture science reporting within the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), a group of 11 press officers were trained last month ... read more »

  • Nigeria:  Seychelles Extends Invitation to Citizens

    This Day, 22 May 2012

    The Minister of Culture and Tourism of The Seychelles Islands, Alain St Ange, has called out to Nigerian leisure travellers to take advantage of the Indian Ocean Island's ... read more »

  • Africa:  New Partnership With the World Bank

    World Bank, 3 April 2012

    The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors today discussed a new US$21 million Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) with Seychelles, the country's first comprehensive development ... read more »

  • Seychelles:  Statement At the Conclusion of an IMF Mission

    International Monetary Fund, 12 March 2012

    An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Jean Le Dem visited Victoria from February 28 to March 12, 2012 to conduct discussions for the fifth program review under the ... read more »