Economic Positioning

How island economies define relevance and competitiveness

Apavou Indian Ocean examines how island economies position themselves within regional and global systems. This includes analysing sector prioritisation, economic diversification strategies, and the balance between local resilience and global integration. Our work highlights how geography, scale, and policy choices influence long-term competitiveness.

We focus on how economies evolve their identity over time whether as tourism-led destinations, financial hubs, innovation centres, or mixed-use economic platforms while managing exposure to external shocks.

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Strategic economic identity

Our analysis explores how strategic choices shape economic sustainability, capital attraction, and long-term adaptability across island markets.