Business updates

How can Indian Ocean Islands overcome challenges specific to the region? Whether in terms of food security, human resource development or sustainable tourism, the central issue in these areas, remains the smart use of available resources. The only way ahead is to leverage on a common strategy and a well-defined roadmap.

Food Sovereignty: when will regional agricultural sectors be sustainable? This was the theme chosen for a working session this morning. Speakers included of Julia Tasse, Researcher at the Strategic and International Relations Institute and Eric Jeuffrault, Regional Director, Agricultural Research Centre for Development, Reunion – Mayotte – Indian Ocean.