Making virtual cities a reality
13 September 2012
In the first of a new series, Irshad Jackaria explains how Mauritius aims to transform from paradise into cyberspace
Outsiders are likely to associate Mauritius with fine, sandy beaches and posh hotels, not with high-tech business. But in the interests of diversification, the island’s government wants to turn the country into a sophisticated Internet economy.
The omens are good. Mauritius was named as one of the most competitive countries in Africa in the annual global...