The National Productivity and Competitiveness Council (NPCC) of Mauritius is preparing a National Productivity Masterplan to address the country's declining productivity indicators. According to Dr. Vinaye Ancharaz, the NPCC's executive director, the plan aims to introduce a new dynamic to the Mauritian economy. The announcement was made at a conference held in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on September 29, 2026.
Dr. Ancharaz expressed concern about the country's productivity decline, affecting labor, capital, and multifactor productivity. The NPCC has initiated several projects with enterprises, schools, ministries, and institutions, but these efforts have primarily yielded results at the organizational level. The new Masterplan seeks to adopt a more comprehensive approach, shifting from a "bottom-up" to a "top-down" strategy that covers all economic sectors.
The NPCC's current initiatives have produced positive outcomes, but they have not significantly impacted national productivity statistics. The Masterplan aims to change this by implementing a broader framework that will eventually be implemented at the enterprise and community levels. This approach is expected to enhance the country's competitiveness and stimulate long-term economic growth.
The NPCC is drawing inspiration from Japan and Singapore, where productivity has become an integral part of their economic development culture. Dr. Ancharaz envisions that the Masterplan will establish a similar culture of productivity in Mauritius. By adopting this approach, the country hopes to strengthen its economic competitiveness and achieve sustainable growth.
The Masterplan will focus on transforming mindsets and go beyond public policies. The goal is to instill a culture of productivity that will permeate all sectors of the economy. By doing so, Mauritius aims to improve its global standing and become more attractive to investors.
The conference, held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation in Côte-d'Or, brought together stakeholders to discuss the country's productivity challenges and potential solutions. The event highlighted the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing in addressing these issues.
The development of the National Productivity Masterplan is a significant step towards addressing Mauritius' productivity concerns. The NPCC's efforts to engage with various stakeholders and draw inspiration from successful models in other countries demonstrate its commitment to finding effective solutions.
Key points
- Mauritius is developing a National Productivity Masterplan to improve economic competitiveness and growth.
- The plan draws inspiration from Japan and Singapore's productivity cultures.
- The Masterplan aims to transform mindsets and establish a culture of productivity in Mauritius.
