What You Need to Know
Mauritius has launched a two-day Co-Creation Workshop aimed at enhancing its Digital Innovation Ecosystem. Led by Minister Dr. Avinash Ramtohul, the workshop seeks to assess the country’s innovation capacity and foster collaboration among stakeholders. Key objectives include identifying strengths and gaps in the ecosystem and formulating actionable recommendations for sustainable ICT-driven growth
Africa-Press – Mauritius. A two-day Co-Creation Workshop on Mauritius’ Digital Innovation Ecosystem was officially launched, this morning at the Hennessy Park Hotel in Ebène, by the Minister of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation, Dr Avinash Ramtohul.
The workshop is part of the Digital Innovation Profile for Mauritius, providing a comprehensive assessment of the country’s innovation capacity and maturity, with the aim of helping stakeholders adapt to an evolving digital landscape while promoting a competitive, sustainable, and ICT-driven economy.
It is organised by the Ministry of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation, in collaboration with the Mauritius Digital Promotion Authority (MDPA), the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The Head of Digital Innovation Service at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Mr Mohamed Ba, along with ICTA’s Officer in Charge, Mr Jerome Louis, MDPA’s Officer in Charge, Mr Kaleem Usmani, as well as other distinguished personalities, attended the opening ceremony.
In his address, Minister Ramtohul highlighted the key objectives of the workshop, which include reviewing the current state of Mauritius’s digital innovation ecosystem, validating its identified strengths and gaps, strengthening collaboration among key stakeholders, and formulating targeted, actionable recommendations to further accelerate innovation across the country.
Dr Ramtohul observed that several assessments have already been conducted on the level of digital innovation achieved in Mauritius, and that their findings will be validated during the workshop. He also highlighted that the Super App Korek! is continuously being enhanced with new applications, with the goal of becoming a one-stop platform for Mauritians to access Government e-services.
Furthermore, he recalled that Cabinet agreed, on 26 January 2026, for Mauritius to adopt ISO/IEC 27001, a globally recognised standard for information security management by providing a systematic, risk-based framework for establishing, implementing, and continually improving an Information Security Management System. This framework is expected enhance the country’s attractiveness to potential investors, he explained.
For his part, Mr Ba provided highlighted the role of the ITU, the oldest agency of the United Nations, with a history spanning more than 160 years.
He also elaborated on the importance of a digital ecosystem, describing it as a network of interconnected organisations and stakeholders from various sectors who collaborate to address challenges faced by communities and improve service delivery and innovation outcomes.
As for Mr Louis, he remarked that Mauritius has made significant progress in its digital transformation journey, while stressing the importance of strengthening cooperation among various stakeholder groups to sustain and accelerate this progress. ICTA will continue working to ensure that the benefits of digital transformation remain inclusive and accessible to all, he added.
Mr Usmani, for his part, enumerated some of the key themes which will be addressed during the two-day workshop. He highlighted the participation of stakeholders from both the public and private sectors and encouraged all participants to engage actively in the discussions and exchanges throughout the event.
Mauritius has been actively pursuing digital transformation to enhance its economic competitiveness. Over the years, the government has implemented various initiatives to promote ICT adoption across sectors. The Digital Innovation Profile aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of the country’s innovation landscape, helping stakeholders navigate the evolving digital environment. This workshop is a continuation of those efforts, bringing together key players to collaborate on actionable strategies for future growth.
