Mauritius with a score of 4.18 in 2011 was ranked 74th compared to an index of 3.95 and ranking 70th in 2010. The country improved its index by 5.8% (though losing 4 ranks) and ranked second on the African Continent, after Seychelles as was the case in 2010. South Africa and India were ranked 91st and 119th in 2011, with indices of 3.42 and 2.10 respectively.

The NRI is published by the World Economic Forum under the Global Information Technology Report which is issued on a yearly basis. The latest 2013 edition, the twelfth in the series, features the latest results of the NRI, offering a snapshot of the state of networked readiness in the world. This year’s Global Information Technology Report, focusing on ICTs for growth and jobs, places a spotlight on the role that technology can have in economic growth and creation of high-quality jobs. It also shows how high-speed broadband networks have demonstrated a positive impact on short- and long-term employment.

The Networked Readiness Index (NRI) measures the propensity for countries to exploit the opportunities offered by information and communications technology. The NRI seeks to better comprehend the impact of ICT on the competitiveness of nations. The table below benchmarks Mauritius with some developed and developing countries for the period 2011 to 2013

The E-Government Development Index (EGDI) is compiled every two years by the United Nations in their E-Government Survey. The EGDI is a composite indicator measuring the willingness and capacity of national administrations to use information and communication technology to deliver public services. The latest 2012 survey assesses the national portal of the 193 UN Member States as well as e-government policies and strategies applied in general and by specific sectors for delivery of essential services.

The Global Services Location Index ranks the top 50 countries in the most attractive offshoring destinations. The latest report published by A.T Kearney in 2011 has placed Mauritius in the 36th position with a score of 4.98.

For the fifth year in a row, Mauritius ranks highest in the African region on the overall regulatory ease of doing business for local firms, according to the Doing Business Report 2013 released by the World Bank.

The country ranks 19th among 185 economies over the period 2013-2012, and the Government has the firm intention to transform Mauritius into one of the top 10 most investment- and business-friendly locations in the world through further economic reforms. It is to be noted that the country was ranked 23rd over the period 2012-2011, thus gaining 4 places. The statistics is showing the continuous improvement and effort Mauritius is making to stay competitive on the global market.

Mauritius has made property transfers faster by implementing an electronic Information Management System at the Registrar- General’s Department. The country also improved access to credit information by starting to collect and distribute payment information from retailers and beginning to distribute both positive and negative information.

This index takes into consideration starting a business, dealing with, employing workers, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes and trading across borders.