Enterprise Mauritius - Newsletter Dec 2011


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Editorial

Dear Valued Readers,

This year, which ends tomorrow, has been a good year for Mauritius from the export perspective both in terms of total exports in general, and for the Export Oriented Enterprises (EOE) in particular, the latter registering a growth of 11% to reach a new record of MUR 43 Bn. In parallel, the export oriented services sector also registered a sustained and healthy growth this year.

The main economic clusters of the manufacturing sector, namely apparel and clothing, seafood, watches and clocks, jewellery, optical, agro and agri products, showed resilience, vigour and robustness. UK, France and USA still remain our main markets whilst South Africa and Madagascar recorded substantial growth. The outlook for 2012 for exports of Mauritian goods and services is positive. The profound optimism stands firm.

Mr Dev Chamroo
Chief Executive Officer

Retrospective: 2011 at EM

While the curtains close on 2011, it is important to note that despite the difficult economic conditions on the international front, Enterprise Mauritius rose up to the challenge and implemented an action matrix which aimed at:

Consolidating our presence in our traditional markets (EU and USA)
Reducing our dependency on the Euro through market diversification in Europe and in the region
Exploring opportunities in new markets
Expanding our product offerings

Market Surveys - Uganda and Mozambique

Enterprise Mauritius conducted an in depth Market Survey of two of the emerging markets in Africa, namely:

Mozambique
Uganda

Initial reports indicate substantial opportunities for a wide range of products and services from Mauritius.

Encounter with a Young Professional - Soraya Ramjanally-Nuthay

Mrs S. Ramjanally-Nuthay made a comprehensive presentation on the market access framework that governs Mauritius’ trade with the rest of the world with specific focus on:

Mauritius WTO obligations
Our trade policies at the international, regional and bilateral levels
Regional Integration with specific reference to IOC, COMESA and SADC

She highlighted the salient features of the main trade agreements which Mauritius has signed and which to a large extent have contributed in the economic development of our country by providing preferential and privileged market access to products originating from Mauritius. She explained, to the attentive EM Staff, the complexities of Rules of Origin and Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) that hinder smooth development of international trade.

Celebrating Christmas at Mon Gout

Team EM celebrated Christmas on 22nd December 2011 with more than 100 children of Mon Gout, Pamplemousses aged from 1 to 12.

This event marked a debut for the organisation of social activities by EM. The staff was fully involved in serving the community and demonstrated their true sense of generosity, cooperation and contribution in making the event a success.

Official launch of L'Observatoire de L'industrie

The “Observatoire de l’Industrie” was launched at Clos St. Louis, Pailles on Thursday 15th of December 2011 by Hon. Cader Sayed-Hossen, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Consumer Protection. This platform is a tool for accessing and conveying vital information related to economic operators, foreign investors, decision
makers, academia, students and the general public.



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