# Economic and employment development in Mayotte

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/economic-and-employment-development-in-mayotte
> Updated: 2026-10-26T02:30:44.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Efforts to bolster the labor market and economic sectors in Mayotte have centered on specialized recruitment and industry-specific forums. In late October 2026, an employment and attractiveness fair was held to address reconstruction needs following Cyclone Chido. This event highlighted significant labor shortages, with France Travail reporting that 56.8% of anticipated recruitments are difficult to fill, particularly in construction, public works, security, and health sectors.

Following this, the first Social and Solidarity Forum for the Sea Economy (FOSSEMM) was launched at the Dembéni Technopole. This forum aims to leverage Mayotte’s strategic Indian Ocean location to develop the ‘blue economy,’ focusing on aquaculture, biodiversity, and port services. The initiative seeks to connect maritime potential with local employment opportunities for youth through workshops and innovation showcases.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: Mayotte hosts forum to promote maritime economy and youth employment

Mayotte has launched the first FOSSEMM forum to develop its blue economy, aiming to create jobs in maritime sectors like aquaculture and research to boost local employment and economic sovereignty.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mayotte-hosts-forum-to-promote-maritime-economy-and-youth-employment

### 2026-10-22: Mayotte hosts second employment and attractiveness fair

Mayotte's second employment fair focuses on reconstruction, addressing a projected 8,120 recruitments in sectors like construction, health, and security.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mayotte-hosts-second-employment-and-attractiveness-fair

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