The Economic Development Board (EDB) Board met on Saturday, 23 May, where a series of measures were endorsed to help strengthen the investment climate in Mauritius, bolster export growth, enhance business facilitation, and advance targeted policy reform. The decisions underscore the EDB’s continued commitment to help enable high-value investment, improve the ease of doing business and support strategic sectors of the economy.
1. Premium Investor Certificates Issued
Further to the recommendation of the Board and approval by the Ministry of Finance in accordance with the EDB Act, Premium Investor Certificates are being issued to the following companies:
- Bluverre Glass Ltd – for the setting up of a facility in Midlands to manufacture architectural glass.
- AV Glass Industries Ltd –designed to implement a high-tech, fully automated glass processing unit at Trianon.
- Medivations Ltd –spearheading the development of a new factory in Moka Smart City to support the production of Class II medical devices.
- La Vanille Nature Park Ltd – an expansion project aimed at enhancing and diversifying its nature-based tourism offerings, including the establishment of two new museums.
2. Investment Certificate Approved for Mushroom Production
The Board approved the issue of an investment certificate for a project involving the production of white button mushrooms for local markets and export in a climate-controlled facility.
3. Recommendation for a Labour Market Workshop
The Board recommended the organisation of a workshop on labour-related issues to address key challenges such as labour shortages, skills mismatch, sectoral manpower requirements, labour productivity and workforce turnover.
4. Policy Recommendation on Residential Care Homes
As part of the EDB’s policy advocacy mandate, the Board recommended proposed amendments to the Residential Care Home Act 2003 and/or the Residential Care Home Regulations 2005 to provide for the issuance of a No Objection in Principle by the relevant authority. This would serve as a preliminary, non-binding endorsement for projects that are aligned with prevailing policy and regulatory considerations.
5. Golden Visa Guidelines Finalised
The Board also took note that the guidelines for the Golden Visa have been finalised and will be published on the EDB website.
The Board also noted that the Fast-Track Concierge Service (FTCS) at EDB will provide end-to-end support to investors and High Net Worth Individuals, including assistance with relocation, investment opportunities, family settlement and related facilitation services.
6. Registration of ‘Mauritius IFC’ Wordmark and Logo
The Board took note of the application to register the “Mauritius IFC” wordmark and logo as the exclusive intellectual property of the EDB under the Industrial Property Act 2019, with a view to strengthening legal protection of the brand locally and internationally.
7. Participation in Africa Down Under Conference 2026
The EDB, together with private sector representatives, will participate in the Africa Down Under (ADU) Conference to be held in Perth, Australia, from September 2 to 4, 2026. The mission will serve to position Mauritius as a credible platform for investment into Africa and to deepen engagement with Australian mining, exploration and energy operators active on the continent. A dedicated networking event will also be organised with the support of the High Commissioner of Mauritius to Australia, H.E. Mrs. Seeneevassen.
8. Participation in SIAL Exhibition
The EDB will participate in SIAL (Salon International de l’Alimentation), together with the private sector, to promote local exports in food and related products. A directory of exporters and products will be prepared and showcased alongside the EDB virtual platform (https://mauritiusexpo.com/exhibition), where exporters will be invited to register with the EDB to promote their products.
9. Launch of BOAM Platform
The EDB is launching the BOAM (Business Obstacle and Alert Mechanism), an online platform designed to provide business operators with a structured channel to report bottlenecks relating to licences, permits, authorisations and other regulatory clearances. The platform will enhance traceability, reporting and follow-up in support of improved business facilitation.
