{"id":5933,"date":"2025-03-25T11:59:51","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T15:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/batisseurs-outremer.com\/?p=5933"},"modified":"2026-07-13T17:18:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T21:18:48","slug":"mayotte-investissements-publics-2021-2023-une-progression-inedite-sous-contrainte-financiere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/batisseurs-outremer.com\/en\/mayotte-investissements-publics-2021-2023-une-progression-inedite-sous-contrainte-financiere\/","title":{"rendered":"MAYOTTE. Public Investments 2021\u20132023: Unprecedented Growth Amid Financial Constraints"},"content":{"rendered":"

Between 2021 and 2023, capital expenditures by municipalities and intermunicipal bodies in Mayotte surged by more than 169 %, reaching 342 million euros. This spectacular growth places the territory ahead of the average for other overseas departments in terms of per-capita investment. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

This momentum, which is necessary to address demographic pressures and the massive need for basic infrastructure, is nevertheless accompanied by a very clear deterioration in financial indicators. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2024 report by the Mayotte Municipal Sector Observatory, published by the AFD, paints a mixed picture: a surge in investments is offset by depleted cash reserves, weakened self-financing capacity, and clear risks to the sustainability of local public services.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Massive investments to address the urgent need for equipment<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In the space of a decade, Mayotte has undergone a complete transformation. In 2014, the amount of investment by local governments was half that of the other overseas departments<\/em>. In 2023<\/strong>, it is superior to them: 1,067 euros per resident<\/strong> against 737 euros<\/strong> elsewhere. This rapid progress reflects the intensified efforts made by the 17 municipalities<\/em> and the 5 intermunicipal associations<\/em> of the territory.<\/p>\n

This can be explained by several factors: aIncreased access to funding, capacity building for local teams, and strengthened support from the Department and national and European partners.<\/em><\/p>\n

Expenditures are largely directed toward the critical infrastructure<\/strong>. First of all, the schools<\/strong> still account for nearly one-third of municipal investments. It must be said that the challenge is a major one: Each year, an additional 1,500 students must be enrolled in school.<\/em><\/p>\n

The creation of new classes, the renovation of existing buildings<\/strong> and the modernization of equipment represent a construction site<\/em> permanent positions for municipalities. Other priority positions\u2014such as the road maintenance<\/em>, the stormwater management<\/em>, the\u2019street lighting<\/em>, or even the elimination of substandard housing<\/em> \u2013 also account for a significant portion of the budgets.<\/p>\n

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The Growing but Still Fragile Role of Intermunicipal Bodies<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the most significant developments in the 2020\u20132026 term<\/strong> is the actual emergence of intermunicipal bodies. Established only starting in 2016, the Mayotte Intermunicipal Public Establishment (EPCI)<\/em> have now reached a milestone: in 2023, they alone accounted for one-third of the municipal sector\u2019s investment.<\/p>\n

This change in scale is based on the gradual restructuring of services<\/em>, the\u2019purchase of equipment<\/em>, and the formalization of large-scale projects<\/em>, often with an economic or environmental focus.<\/p>\n

It addresses topics that had not been explored much at the local level until then:<\/p>\n