Conclusion  In summary, the past year has brought some recovery in global economic activity, although the momentum has slowed somewhat. There are still many risks on the horizon, and South Africa is subject to the same risks facing the global economy.
Mauritius is making slow, but steady progress in economic and social development, despite the global economic and financial crisis. The Bank of Mauritius has been working closely with Government in promoting SMEs through a Bank of Mauritiusmanaged scheme, now in its second year, extending credit for new start-ups.