We are MDPA
Our Vision is “to create a digitally inclusive knowledge-based society through next generation technology”
Our mission is “to lead Mauritius towards a world class digital economy by fostering the required skills and making technology widely accessible to all”
The objects of MDPA are to –
(a) boost the growth of the ICT sector through skills development and innovation;
(b) achieve basic ICT proficiency among all population groups; and
(c) advise the Minister on the formulation of national policies in respect of the promotion, development of ICT and its application.
Our Vision
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
The Functions of the Agency are to –
(a) prepare the national upskilling programme in ICT;
(b) conduct awareness campaigns to attract talent into the ICT sector;
(c) coordinate public-private cooperation in the ICT sector;
(d) 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;
(e) promote business compliance towards ICT laws;
(f) operate a Certification Authority for the promotion of electronic transactions through the provision of digital certificates and e-sign services;
(g) collaborate with the public sector for the purpose of research and development on, the use and promotion of ICT and, ICT-related matters;
(h) 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;
(i) promote and encourage the use of open data at national level.
