A National Consultation Meeting on the creation of a Regional e-Governance Academy in Mauritius was held on 17th January, 2017 at the Voilà Hôtel, in Bagatelle. The Academy will help advance eGovernance initiatives across communities and within the region.
In his address at the event, the Minister of Technology, Communication and Innovation, Mr Etienne Sinatambou, said that the Academy, based on the Estonian e-Governance Academy, would enhance the quality of life of citizens by making use of innovative technologies to provide personalized and efficient government services.
The Minister pointed out that Mauritius being a leader in the African continent, the country can play a leading role in the region to promote a robust, efficient and reliable e-Governance platform, assisted by the expertise of Estonia in the field of eGovernance. A delegation from the eGA, along with other stakeholders, participated in this National Consultation Meeting.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with the Estonian Government in September 2015 in the area of e-Governance which provides for the setting up of a Regional e-Governance Academy. The Estonian model is thought to be well-suited for the Academy given that Estonia is a leading country in the field of e-governance infrastructure and digital services in the European Union.