- MDPA fosters Mauritius’s digital transformation through skills training, secure digital services, open data access, and SME empowerment.
- It also supports innovation in IoT, GIS, and children’s digital learning, while advancing national digital strategy and policy.
MDPA: Driving digital inclusion and skills development
The Mauritius Digital Promotion Agency (MDPA) champions the nation’s journey to a world-class digital economy. Its mission focuses on enhancing digital literacy through initiatives like the Digital Proficiency Course, a 45‑hour programme accessible to all citizens and the Digital Lab On The Go, which delivers hands-on VR, robotics, and IoT training in schools and communities.
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MDPA: Enabling secure digital interactions
MDPA oversees Mausign CA, the national digital certificate authority, which issues secure e-certificates to citizens, organisations, and businesses. This service underpins secure electronic transactions and enhances trust in Mauritius’s digital infrastructure.
MDPA: Promoting open data and innovation
MDPA manages open data portals to unlock economic value from government datasets. It also supports the National IoT initiative, GIS frameworks, and the ChILD programme to promote innovation among children through design and learning activities.
MDPA: Empowering SMEs and women-led technology
The agency runs Digital & Social Media Marketing programmes aimed at SMEs, especially women-led businesses. Recognised by the WSIS Prizes 2021, the initiative teaches practical digital tools—from content creation to online promotion—to support enterprise growth.
MDPA: Supporting strategic digital policy
MDPA plays a central role in national digital strategy. It implements frameworks such as the Digital Mauritius 2030 Strategic Plan, the 2018–2022 Digital Government Transformation Strategy, and the 2021 Cybercrime Act, helping shape ICT regulations and digital governance.
