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. 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, funded by the EU and the OACPS, 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.
“As the country’s apex agency for trade and investment, we wish to leverage on the Digital Investment Promotion System (DIPS) which has been developed within the EU- and OACPS-funded ACP Business-Friendly Programme to promote Mauritius as a prime destination for investment and trade. This system will help investors to make informed decisions about promising and bankable investment projects in Mauritius. Furthermore, the numerous features of the DIPS are expected to complement the CRM project which is currently being implemented by the EDB. The data collected through this survey will play a vital role in optimizing our services for investors, ensuring that they receive exceptional support tailored to their needs,” states Ken Poonoosamy, EDB’s CEO.
“It has been a few years since UNIDO last undertook a concrete project or initiative in its member state, Mauritius. We are therefore particularly delighted to launch this partnership with the EDB for the Investment Monitoring and Support Services (IMSS) Survey. We intend for this action to stand out from the typical survey approach. The data points collected will feed directly into EDB’s enhanced investor support system. This initiative will go a long way in mobilizing resources for sustainable industrial development, fostering a more resilient and business-friendly environment in Mauritius. UNIDO is excited to be working in and with partners from Mauritius again.” affirms Mr. Stefan Kratzsch, Head, Sustainable Investments and Responsible Business Unit, UNIDO.
The EDB is committed to transparency and confidentiality, assuring participants that their responses will be handled in strict accordance with the EDB’s Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. Participation in the survey is voluntary, and all collected responses will be used solely for internal purposes. The EDB ‘s Privacy Policy is available on our website at https://edbmauritius.org/privacy-policy.
For any inquiries regarding the survey, investors are encouraged to contact the EDB’s Data Protection Officer at dpo@edbmauritius.org or via telephone at (+230) 203 3800.
