Economic Development Board Mauritius

The Economic Development Board Mauritius is a state-owned organization founded in 2001, with a core mission to foster economic development through sustainable and inclusive growth promoting activities. The EDB plays a pivotal role in providing institutional support for strategic economic planning, promoting Mauritius as an attractive investment and business center, and facilitating both inward and outward investment to ensure a conducive business environment. It operates under the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, and Development, collaborating with private stakeholders to achieve its objectives. The EDB focuses on driving research projects and leading initiatives to address critical issues such as education and labor system mismatches, the impact of an aging population, technology adoption, innovation, and infrastructural development, positioning Mauritius as a competitive export platform and an International Financial Centre. While details about the last investment and investors are not available, the EDB's holistic approach to economic development and commitment to effective policy formulation make it a significant player in Mauritius' economic landscape.