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Economy in Seychelles
The Seychelles economy is driven by tourism and fish exports. In 2009 it experienced an estimated negative growth rate of 6.8% as a result of a decline in tourism and tuna export earnings, which fell by about 12% and 8% respectively. Furthermore, recent changes in the climate and piracy activities in and around its territorial waters have affected the tuna industry, with the total fish catch declining by about 50% in 2009.
Seychelles also imports over 90% of its total primary and secondary production inputs. As a result, any negative impact
on tourism and fishing translates into a fall in gross domestic product (GDP), a decline in foreign exchange receipts and budgetary
difficulties. The economy is thus extremely vulnerable to external shocks.
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Politic in Seychelles
In July 2009, the ruling party changed its name from the Seychelles People's Progressive Front (SPPF) to the People's
Party (PP). It is the majority party, holding 23 seats in the National Assembly and previously was the sole
legal party. The Seychelles National Party (SNP) holds the remaining 11 seats. The last presidential and
legislative national elections were held in July 2006 and May 2007 respectively. The next elections will
be held in August 2011 (presidential) and May 2012 (legislative) The reform programme enacted in November 2008, represents a U-turn from the PP's quasi-socialist heritage, and is closer to SNP policy. This may make it hard for the opposition to capitalise on the shift in political terms, as the PP is likely to take most of the credit. The recent rebranding of the ruling party signals its break with the past and aims to link the PP name with economic progress. This may force the SNP to rethink its policy platform to be able to differentiate its message from that of the ruling party. The reform programme will also continue to facilitate closer relations with the country's key partners. During the last half of 2009, Seychelles signed Status of Forces Agreements (SOFAs) with the US, France and the EU's Atalanta naval mission, thereby legalising their presence in the country. This was in response to increased pirate activity in the Indian Ocean including within Seychelles' 320-km exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Seychelles has sent troops to potentially vulnerable outer islands to check piracy activities in its waters, while the EU has deployed manned aircraft and the US unmanned drones to improve surveillance. |
Your commentsOne party is trying to manipulate the politcal situation to be in power all the time. Our politiciens are thiefs and liers. |
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Your commentsI've been there many times in holiday is beautfull place to go to. Just check the images in this website you'll have ideas what good island is. Hi Mark, you're right this's place to be for holiday. |