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July 2024

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Editorial

 
 

Manufacturing industry in Mauritius embraces the challenges of global shifts.

The manufacturing industry in Mauritius has been a cornerstone of economic diversification and transformation. Over the past decades, it has played an instrumental role in shaping our growth trajectory.

This industry, in Mauritius as well as globally, is facing several challenges: external shocks, tight labour markets, rising costs, climate change and continued supply chain stresses. All these have underlined the importance of leveraging technological progress to move towards advanced manufacturing and to accelerate transition to sustainable practices.

Ken Poonoosamy

CEO Economic Development Board Mauritius

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Sector Overview

 
Manufacturing sector

Over the past decades, the manufacturing industry has played an instrumental role in the economic diversification and transformation of Mauritius. Today, the industry represents 12,87% to our GVA. Continuous innovation and adherence to international norms have contributed to position Mauritius among the Top 5 countries in Africa in the UNCTAD Productive Capacities Index (2023).

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Interview

 
Kendall Tang
 

Mr. Kendall Tang

CEO - RT Knits

RT Knits has a rich history spanning five decades, and our sustained success can be attributed to several key factors and our ability to navigate challenges effectively. One of the primary challenges in maintaining competitiveness over the years has been managing labour costs while increasing the value created by each employee.

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Insights

 
Denim

Denim made with Care from Mauritius

The textile and apparel sector in Mauritius has long been a cornerstone ....

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EU Green Deal

EU Green Deal

The European Commission has taken the lead to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 ....

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Wood Grove

Woodgrove Investments Ltd

Over that last two decades, the technology related to tyre recycling has improved.....

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Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Mauritius and the United Arab Emirates

 
Freeport

Mauritius and the United Arabs Emirates (UAE) have, on Monday 22 July 2024, signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) at the Armani Hotel Dubai Burj Khalifa.

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OECD

Responsible Business Conduct Matters

The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector....

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Textile

Promotional Mission to Côte d’Ivoire and Togo

The EDB coordinated a promotional mission to Côte d’Ivoire and a prospection mission to Togo....

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Our Collaborators

Special thanks to our collaborators for their contribution

 

Geerish Bucktowonsing, Imrane Mulbocus, Kavi Boojhawon, Niraj Jugmohansingh, Noreyna Benydin Chutoree, Parmeshwaree Cheetamun, Pritilukshmi Ramdawa, Rajneesh Phokeer, Ram Jutliah, Sachin Mohabeer, Sephora Sarah, Sonali Sewraj Reetoo, Teeroomalay Ramasawmy, Thierry Maunick, Vagen Amoomoogum, Yogesh Amoroo, Zaheen Buddoo

 
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