Seychelles
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in the Seychelles was higher than expected in 2011 but is on a declining trend.
- The government persisted with economic reforms and a fiscal policy stance aiming at reducing public debt.
- Youth unemployment is relatively low, but challenges remain, such as a certain reluctance to hire first-time jobseekers and a preference for expatriates.
- 25/11/2011 - Domestic Resource Mobilization for Poverty Reduction in East Africa: Lessons for Tax Policy and Administration
- 29/04/2011 - AfDB Approves USD 12 Million for Seychelles Submarine Cable Project
- 05/11/2010 - Workshop on AfDB Regional Integration Strategy Paper for Eastern Africa in Nairobi
Project Portfolio
| Reference | Project | Status |
|---|---|---|
| P-SC-EA0-003 |
Seychelles - La Gogue Water Supply Study Categories: Water Supply & Sanitation |
OngoingOnGo |
| P-SC-K00-002 |
Statistical Capacity Building Programme - Phase II (SCB II) Categories: Economic & Financial Governance |
OngoingOnGo |
Contacts
East Africa Regional Resource Center
African Development Bank Group
East Africa Regional Resource Center (EARC)
Khushee Towers
Longonot Road, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 4861 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 2712925/ +254 20 2712926/ +254 20 2712928
Fax: +254 20 2712938
Contact :
Mr. Negatu, Gabriel, Regional Director
Location
Key Facts
| Flag: |  |
| Capital: | Victoria |
| Area: | 80,469 sq km |
| Total Population 2012: | 90,000.0 |
| Urban Population 2012: | - |
| Female Population 2012: | - |
| GDP: | US$ 884.0 Million |
| GNI Per Capita 2012: | US$ 11,130 |
| Inflation Rate: | 7.10% |
| Crude Birth Rate (per 1000): | - |
| Human Development Index (rank / 187): | 46 |
| Human Development Index (scale 0 to 1): | 0.806 |
| Membership Date: | 01/04/1977 |
| Cumulative Approvals (1967-2012): | UA 112.5 Million |
