Global Connectedness Index: Maurice Among the First Countries in Africa, According to the DHL

12 years, 5 months ago - December 12, 2011

Mauritius is among the African countries to be better connected to others. So says a study by the first DHL, a company specializing in logistics. The country is ranked 52nd on the list of 125 countries.

Second in Africa and 52nd globally. The classification of Mauritius, according to the study of DHL conducted between 2005 and 2010. The Global Connectedness Index takes into account 125 countries on five continents.

This index measures the level of integration of a country with the world. An exercise that takes into account trade between different countries, migration and participation of people from one country to another.

It is South Africa which is placed at the top of the list of African countries. It is followed by Mauritius, second, and 23 other African countries. Of the 125 countries, the island is positioned in the 52nd place ahead of Morocco is in 54th place, Ghana in the 55th or Nigeria and Tunisia ranked 59th and 69th respectively.

In a statement issued by DHL Express for Africa, Charles Brewer, CEO of DHL Express for the region, says that "Africa is perceived as a growing market. " He said the continent has great potential for trade between countries and other internal parts of the world.

This is the New Zealand leads the ranking of 125 countries. It will follow Singapore, Ireland, Switzerland, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Belgium, Hong Kong and Malta.

Text by lexpress.mu

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