To create a digitally inclusive knowledge-based society through next generation technology.
Our Mission
To lead Mauritius towards a world class digital economy by fostering the required skills and making technology widely accessible to all.
Objectives
The objectives of MDPA are to:
boost the growth of the ICT sector through skills development and innovation
achieve basic ICT proficiency among all population groups; and
advise the Minister on the formulation of national policies in respect of the promotion, development of ICT and its application
Functions
The functions of the agency are:
prepare the national upskilling programme in ICT
conduct awareness campaigns to attract talent into the ICT sector
coordinate public-private cooperation in the ICT sector
facilitate the setting up of ICT start-ups and devising programmes to bring ICT Skills development to the small and medium enterprises and promote digital entrepreneurship
promote business compliance towards ICT laws
operate a Certification Authority for the promotion of electronic transactions through the provision of digital certificates and e-sign services
collaborate with the public sector for the purpose of research and development on, the use and promotion of ICT and, ICT-related matters
organise, provide for, or collaborate with any public entity or non-Governmental organisations on training programmes for, the awareness, assessment and certification of, persons in relation to ICT and related technologies and services
promote and encourage the use of open data at national level
Our Board
Name
Designation
Organisation
Mr. D. A. Soburrun
Chairperson
Mauritius Digital Promotion Agency
Mrs P. Sohun
Member
Representative of Prime Minister's Office
Mrs N. B. Ally Hossen
Member
Representative of Ministry of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation
Mr Y. D. Panday
Member
Representative of Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology
Ms A. Muslun
Member
Representative of Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development