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About Seychelles

Seychelles became a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in September 1997, but withdrew in 2004. In 2008 the Seychelles was readmitted into SADC and became party to the SADC Trade Protocol in May 2015. The cosmopolitan Seychellois are a colourful and harmonious blend of different races, which stem from African, European and Asian roots all of whom have brought something of their own customs and way of life to the islands. The result is a charming Creole culture enriched from the melting pot of many continents. There are three official languages – English, French and Creole. Creole is spoken by everyone and is an adaptation of 17th Century French with additional words and expressions coming from African languages and from Madagascar. It has been elevated to national language status, earning the same respect as English and French. Today Creole is a written as well as a spoken language, which has resulted in an outburst of creativity in plays, poetry and prose.

Facts & Figures

Capital City: Victoria

Area of Country: 455 km²

Currency: Seychellois Rupee (SCR) ( 1 Rs = 100 cents)

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Head of State: HE President Wavel Ramkalawan

Independence Day: 29 Jun 1976

Official Languages: French, English, Seychellois Creole (Kreol)

Natural Resources: Fish (mostly tuna), Cinnamon, Copra

National Planning Entity The National Planning Department of the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade is responsible for coordinating the preparation and implementation of the long-term national vision as outlined in Vision 2033. A core responsibility of the National Planning Department is to formulate National Development Strategies that serve as the guiding framework for the implementation of the vision. Additionally, the Department supports effective planning across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, ensuring that global commitments such as Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063 are integrated in the national planning process. It also engages with international organizations for financial and technical assistance to support the country’s sustainable development. Learn More >>

Programmatic Working Areas

National Development Strategy

Portfolio Planning

Agenda 2063

SDGs

Key Documents

Protecting our fisheries

Author: SADC
Date: 22 April 2024
URL: Link
Thematic Area: Environmental Protection

Guidelines for Multilateral Environmental Agreements

Author: SADC
Date: 05 April 2024
URL: Link
Thematic Area: Environmental Protection

From Systemic Risks to Systemic Resilience

Author: SADC
Date: 10 March 2024
URL: Link
Thematic Area: Health

Email: elizabeth@finance.gov.sc,

NPE Address

The National Planning Department of the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade Liberty House
P.O Box 313 Victoria

Facts & Figures

Programmatic Working Areas

Protecting our fisheries

Guidelines for Multilateral Environmental Agreements

From Systemic Risks to Systemic Resilience

NPE Focal Person

Elizabeth Agathine

Principal Secretary- National Planning Department

NPE Address

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Facts & Figures

Programmatic Working Areas

Protecting our fisheries

Guidelines for Multilateral Environmental Agreements

From Systemic Risks to Systemic Resilience

NPE Focal Person

Elizabeth Agathine

Principal Secretary- National Planning Department

NPE Address

About

Contact

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