This paper draws on the examples of two well-performing small island developing states
(SIDS), Mauritius and Singapore, to provide lessons for vulnerable SIDS on strategies that
can help overcome their inherent vulnerabilities and promote economic development. The
paper concludes that building human and institutional capacities, boosting exports and
infrastructure development, and promoting foreign direct investment and industrialization
under a strong public-private sector institutional partnership are key to fostering economic …

This chapter draws on the examples of two well-performing SIDS, Mauritius and Singapore,
to provide strategic lessons for vulnerable SIDS on strategies that can help overcome their
inherent vulnerabilities and promote economic development. The chapter concludes that
building human and institutional capacities, boosting exports and infrastructure
development, and promoting foreign direct investment and industrialization under a strong
public–private sector institutional partnership are the key for fostering economic resilience …