Joint Economic Council of Mauritius

Location

Joint Economic Council of Mauritius
3rd Floor, Plantation House Place d'Armes
Port Louis
Mauritius

Founded in 1970, the Joint Economic Council (JEC) is the coordinating body of the Private Sector of Mauritius and it regroups the main business organizations of the country.

Mauritius has a long-standing tradition of Government/Private Sector dialogue which allows the Private Sector to voice its views on the development strategy of the country. The dialogue takes place in a structured manner as well as on an ad hoc basis.

The main objectives of the JEC are:

  • to promote the interests of the Private Sector and free enterprise in Mauritius;
  • to provide for joint consultation among the various organizations of the Private Sector;
  • to liaise with Government and other bodies on matters relating to the socio-economic development of Mauritius;
  • to make representations in relation to legislative or other measures affecting the Private Sector; and
  • to initiate and encourage activities which would further the development and interests of the Private Sector and the upliftment of the country.
Contact info
Telephone: 
211-2980, 210-9677
Fax: 
211-3141
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