Economic Development Board (Mauritius)

For other uses, see Economic Development Board (disambiguation).

The Economic Development Board (EDB) is the national investment promotion agency of the Government of Mauritius with the mandate to promote and facilitate investment in the country. It is the first point of contact for investors exploring business opportunities in Mauritius and the region. EDB also assists investors in the growth, nurturing and diversification of their business.

Economic Development Board (EDB)

Agency overview
Jurisdiction	Government of Mauritius
Headquarters	Port Louis, Mauritius 20°9′55.61″S 57°30′21.04″E
Minister responsible	Ministry of Finance and Economic Development
Agency executive	Ken Poonoosamy, Managing Director
Website	www.edbmauritius.org

With a view to facilitating the implementation of investment projects and, more importantly, to continuously improve the investment and business climate, EDB works in close collaboration with Government bodies, institutions and private sector companies. EDB has an important role of policy advocacy to continuously improve the competitiveness of Mauritius and accompanies investors looking at opportunities in Africa.