In Mauritius today, “AI readiness” looks impressive on conference slides and strategy documents. But for most … The Hidden Preconditions for AI Adoption in Small EconomiesRead more
Author: Faaleh M. Sookye
Faaleh M. Sookye is an expert in AI, digital transformation, digital marketing, and modern SME growth. His work blends psychology, organisational behaviour, and more than ten years of hands-on experience working directly with entrepreneurs and small businesses in Mauritius and abroad. He is currently conducting doctoral research on AI readiness in SMEs, focusing on how organisations adapt to emerging technologies.
AI Readiness in Mauritius Is an Organisational Problem, Not a Technical One
AI in Mauritius is often presented as a story about infrastructure, cloud platforms, and algorithms. Yet … AI Readiness in Mauritius Is an Organisational Problem, Not a Technical OneRead more
Why AI Adoption Fails in Mauritian SMEs Before It Starts
Most Mauritian SMEs are being told to “get ready for AI” while they are still wrestling … Why AI Adoption Fails in Mauritian SMEs Before It StartsRead more
AI in Education: Why Governance Must Come Before Scale
AI is already entering our classrooms, whether we are ready or not. The real risk isn’t … AI in Education: Why Governance Must Come Before ScaleRead more
AI in Developing Nations: Why the Next Entrepreneurial Boom Won’t Be Evenly Shared – A Mauritian Perspective
Mauritius is in a very different position from many developing countries: we have stable internet, strong … AI in Developing Nations: Why the Next Entrepreneurial Boom Won’t Be Evenly Shared – A Mauritian PerspectiveRead more
Artificial Intelligence in Mauritius: Readiness, Reality, and the Way Forward
Mauritius stands at a pivotal juncture. As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) with high-income aspirations, … Artificial Intelligence in Mauritius: Readiness, Reality, and the Way ForwardRead more
What OpenAI’s “Code Red” Means for SMEs and Everyday Users
News broke this week that OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, declared a “code red” inside the company. … What OpenAI’s “Code Red” Means for SMEs and Everyday UsersRead more
Building a Unified SME Support Architecture for Mauritius
Mauritius has spent the last decade building more and more tools to support SMEs: grants, advisory … Building a Unified SME Support Architecture for MauritiusRead more
Mauritius Needs a Second-Generation SME Strategy
For almost a decade, SME development in Mauritius has been guided by the 2017 SME Master … Mauritius Needs a Second-Generation SME StrategyRead more
How to Automate Your SME Without Losing the Human Touch
Small business owners often face a challenging dilemma: the need to streamline operations while maintaining the … How to Automate Your SME Without Losing the Human TouchRead more