Economic Development Board Mauritius

𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗗𝗜 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 The Bank of Mauritius has published the latest figures for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) flows, revealing a promising trend for the first semester of 2024. FDI flows in Mauritius have been estimated at Rs15.9 billion for the first half of 2024 (2024H1), marking a notable increase from Rs13.5 billion during the same period in 2023. This represents a 17.8% increase in FDI inflows. The primary sources of these investments were France and South Africa, highlighting the continued confidence of these countries in the Mauritian economy. FDI from France increased from Rs 2.8 billion to Rs 5 billion, while South Africa saw an increase from Rs 1.5 billion to Rs 2 billion. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dpTnZZH7

ℹ Interested in exploring tech opportunities and collaboration avenues in Mauritius? 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟭-𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝟮𝟬 EDB Mauritius will participate in the upcoming Africa Tech Festival 2024, which is set to take place in Cape Town, South Africa. We are appreciative of the commitment of dodobird.ai, e-FORT, Morivert, partyapp, and Alaprann.mu to ensure that our presence at Africa Ignite demonstrates the sectoral business, investment, and collaborative opportunities that Mauritius has to offer! 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dRTSmxWS #edbmauritius #telecommunications #techconference #africantech #techcommunity #AfricaTechFestival

SheTrades Mauritius Hub: Workshop on New Budgetary Measures for Businesses The SheTrades Mauritius Hub, operating under the Economic Development Board (EDB), hosted a workshop on new budgetary measures for women-led businesses on Thursday, 3rd October 2024. The objective of this event was to increase awareness about recent budgetary measures and their potential impact on women-led businesses. 🌐Read more - https://lnkd.in/gy8KBVP2 Key representatives from the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) participated in the workshop, providing insights into tax reforms, incentives, and other financial measures designed to benefit women-led businesses in Mauritius. The session provided a platform for entrepreneurs to understand and leverage these new provisions to strengthen their businesses and promote growth. ITC SheTrades #womenempowement #businessdevelopment

In 2024, Mauritius was ranked as one of the preferred destinations for millionaires worldwide, with more than 5,000 millionaires calling Mauritius home. The 2024 report on global wealth migration by investment advisers Henley & Partners proclaims the island as a sovereign state with high levels of safety and security that remains largely shielded from the world’s political and economic problems. A beacon of political, social, and economic stability, which is increasingly rare in the world today, Henley & Partners anticipates Mauritius to continue catching the eye of the world’s ultrawealthy in the future, expecting its millionaire demographic to almost double over the next decade. Click 👇 to learn more https://lnkd.in/du5ZBVYr

Through resilience, proactive reforms, and a commitment to responsible growth, Mauritius has not only transformed its own economy but has also become a key player in facilitating global investments. By staying adaptive, transparent, and committed to best practices, Mauritius has ensured its place as a trusted and preferred jurisdiction for fund managers, DFIs, global investors, and companies seeking opportunities in the world’s most dynamic markets. Click 👇 to learn more https://lnkd.in/dW6sF9dd

⏳Do you want to get a better insight on the new budgetary measures related to income tax and other relevant contributions that can assist your business development? 👉 Register now for the 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐇𝐮𝐛 : 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 - https://lnkd.in/dhVfiJqy 🌐 Visit our Website for more information - https://lnkd.in/dtAETtYc

On Monday, 23rd August, the Economic Development Board (EDB), in partnership with Business France, hosted a seminar entitled “Sustainable Cities,” aimed at fostering discussions on investment opportunities in Mauritius. This event welcomed a delegation of business leaders from Réunion and Mayotte, keen to explore opportunities and potential partnerships. The seminar served as a platform for the delegates to engage with their Mauritian counterparts, facilitating the exchange of ideas and discuss potential partnership that could strengthen economic and commercial relationships among the Indian Ocean islands. The participants from Réunion and Mayotte are involved in various sectors including waste management, lighting solutions manufacturing, construction materials, energy efficiency, construction, industrial refrigeration, digital marketing services, and water treatment. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d7p5NmQG

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 The 9th High-Level Meeting (HLM) of the Governing Board of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) will take place from 9th to 10th December 2024 at the OECD Conference Centre in Paris, France. In conjunction with this high-profile event, an art exhibition featuring paintings by African artists will be held in a dedicated art gallery at the conference centre from 9th to 11th December 2024. The Economic Development Board (EDB) has been invited by the OECD to organize a collective art exhibition featuring paintings by local artists. In this context, we are launching an expression of interest to invite local artists to submit their best artworks. All proposals should be submitted to EDB by the latest on 07th October 2024 at 15hrs to the following email address Priscillah@edbmauritius.org with the participation form duly filled. No participation fee is required for selected artworks. 📥𝑫𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒍𝒐𝒂𝒅 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆: https://lnkd.in/dEPRPRzf #edbmauritius #EDBCreative #ArtisLokal #CreativeIndustry #ArtExhibition #MauritianArt

In a strategic move to bolster its standing as a premier investment and trade destination, the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Mauritius in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is set to launch, in the coming weeks, an Investment Monitoring and Support Services (IMSS) Survey and an Investment Opportunity Profiling and Investment Promotion Survey. 🌐 Learn more - https://lnkd.in/dBZbmk9i Both initiatives aim to capture investors’ sentiments and identify areas for improvement to contribute to a more conducive investment climate in Mauritius. This initiative by UNIDO is geared towards facilitating the process of identifying and mobilizing capital, knowledge and technological resources for a more targeted investment development impact. The surveys are part of UNIDO’s Meso-level Rapid Response Window (RRW) action under the EU- and OACPS-funded ACP Business-Friendly Programme, which focuses on developing business-friendly national and regional policies, strengthening productive capabilities, and enhancing value chains.

H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Hategeka, High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda to the Republic of Mauritius with residence in Pretoria, South Africa, paid a courtesy call on the CEO of EDB, Mr. Ken Poonoosamy this afternoon, 16th September 2024. The CEO of EDB highlighted the bilateral relations between the Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Rwanda and expressed the willingness to renew existing ties with the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) to create a framework for cooperation, consultation and exchange of information between both entities. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d-fGb5vS The Rwanda High Commissioner to Mauritius, H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Hategeka, will present his Letter of Credence to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr. Prithvirajsing Roopun, at the State House in Reduit on 17th September 2024