Mauritius Ranks 8th in Ease of Dealing with Construction Permits

A Global Ranking

According to a recent report by Doing Business, Mauritius has ranked 8th globally in terms of ease of dealing with construction permits. The island nation scored 74.6 out of 100, surpassing many other African countries.

Regional Comparison

In contrast, other African nations such as:

• Cabo Verde (Rank: 50)
• Comoros (Rank: 101)
• Seychelles (Rank: 106)
• São Tomé and Príncipe (Rank: 111)

lagged behind in the ranking. The regional average score for Sub-Saharan Africa was 58.5.

Mauritius’ Improvements

The report highlights that Mauritius has made significant improvements in streamlining its construction permit process, reducing the time taken to complete procedures from:

• 145 days to just 114 days
• Reducing the number of procedures required to obtain a building permit from:
  • 11 to 8

Global Top 5

According to the report, the top 5 countries for ease of dealing with construction permits are:

1. Singapore (94.4)
2. New Zealand (93.3)
3. United Kingdom (92.6)
4. Australia (91.9)
5. Switzerland (91.7)

Areas for Improvement

The report also highlighted some areas where Mauritius can improve, including:

• The cost of obtaining a building permit
• The complexity of procedures

Government Commitment

“This ranking is a testament to our government’s commitment to creating a business-friendly environment,” said a spokesperson for the Mauritian Ministry of Infrastructure. “We will continue to work towards simplifying and streamlining our processes to attract more investment and drive economic growth.”

New E-Permit System

The report provides valuable insights into the construction permit process in various countries, helping businesses and investors make informed decisions about where to invest.

In related news, the Mauritian government has announced plans to launch a new e-permit system, aimed at further reducing the time taken to obtain a building permit. The system is expected to be rolled out by the end of this year.