What You Need to Know
The Ministry of Finance in Mauritius is conducting a FIDIC training program for engineers to enhance project management skills. This initiative aims to ensure public funds are managed professionally and transparently, contributing to the success of national infrastructure projects. The training is part of a broader capacity-building effort in the public sector.
Africa-Press – Mauritius. The Ministry of Finance (MOF), in collaboration with the Association of Consulting Engineers Mauritius (ACE), is currently conducting the third batch of a training programme on the Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) Conditions of Contract from 23 to 26 March 2026, as part of Government’s ongoing efforts to promote excellence, transparency and value for money in public sector projects.
The training programme kickstarted, this morning, at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation at Côte d’Or Technopole in Moka, in the presence of the Head of the Project Management and Contract Administration Unit (PMCA) of MOF, Mr Kaviraj Santchurn; ACE member, Mr Deven Daliah; and Lead Analyst of PMCA, Ms Tasneema Abdoolcurim.
The current session is primarily aimed at Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineers from the Ministry of National Infrastructure, the Ministry of Land Transport, the Ministry of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change, and the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities.
In his address, Mr Santchurn emphasised that the training forms part of a key capacity-building initiative aimed at ensuring public funds are managed with the highest standards of professionalism, accountability and legal clarity. He noted that achieving value for money requires technical professionals to be well versed in up-to-date and internationally recognised contractual frameworks, adding that investment in human capital remains essential for the long-term success of national infrastructure projects.
He also highlighted the importance of mastering global best practices in contract management and encouraged participants to actively engage in the training sessions.
The collaboration between the MOF and ACE Mauritius was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on 25 June 2025. The first and second batches of the training programme were held in May 2025 and October 2025 respectively.
The Fédération Internationale des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) is a global federation representing national associations of consulting engineers. Established to promote best practices in engineering and project management, FIDIC provides standardized contract templates and guidelines. The training program in Mauritius reflects the government’s commitment to improving public sector project management and ensuring accountability in the use of public funds. By investing in the skills of engineers, the government aims to enhance the quality and efficiency of infrastructure projects.
