SWITCH Africa Green Project National Networking Forum. The Vision 2030 Blueprint

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1 SWITCH Africa Green Project National Networking Forum Business Parks of Mauritius Ltd. (BPML ) Cyber Tower 1 Ebène Cybercity 10 TH MAY 2017 The Vision 2030 Blueprint Presentation by Mrs M. Ramchurun Strategic Policy and Planning Department Ministry of Finance and Economic Development

2 THE VISION 2030 BLUEPRINT GOAL AND PROCESS Goal of Government - Mauritius will be an inclusive, sustainable, green and High-Income Country with innovative and smart infrastructure, global connectivity and advanced technology. The Six priorities : Employment Creation, Poverty Alleviation, Boosting Private Investment, Modernisation of Infrastructure, Achieving a higher level of Human Development, and Improving the Quality of Life for all. Phase I Consultations and Drafting Started in February 2016 (dedicated Website) Inputs from Government Departments, Private Sector, Civil Society Consultations with Line Ministries Preliminary Draft submitted on 27 May 2016 (used for preparation of Budget ) First Draft submitted on 9 September 2016 Peer Review National Consultations Approval of Government and Publication Phase II - Action Planning Assist Line Ministries to prepare their Short-Term Action Plans (3-5 years) Phase III - Budgeting Publication of the Blueprint - soon

3 THE WAY FORWARD THE VISION 2030 BLUEPRINT Source : Prime Minister s Office Website for Vision 2030

4 ASSUMPTIONS IN THE VISION 2030 BLUEPRINT Annual growth rate of economy can reach 5% by 2025 Assumptions Maintain 50,000 ha under cane cultivation to stabilise production around 350,000 to 400,000 tonnes Alternative Mode of Transport - Metro Express completed by 2021 ( ) New dynamism in the Manufacturing sector (especially in agro-industrial processing and SMEs) Ocean Economy - exploitation starts in 2021 Financial services sector picks up in 2020 A new model of inclusive growth and democratic governance opening up opportunities in all sectors Tourist arrivals expected to reach 1.7 million by 2025

5 CHALLENGES CHALLENGES (LOCAL) SIDS Erosion of preferences Rising inequality Declining population, ageing population Low levels of Savings and Investment rates Unemployment Low labour productivity Deterioration of eco-system Middle-Income Trap CHALLENGES (EXTERNAL) Euro-centric development path Impact of uncertainties Increased Globalisation Climate Change and Natural Disasters Peace and security in the region

6 OPPORTUNITIES STRENGTHS Strategic geographical location in the Indian Ocean Political, Economic and Social Stability High literacy rate Accommodative business environment OPPORTUNITIES Take advantage of EEZ Consolidate economy through institutional reforms Africa Strategy Take advantage of new poles of activities Reform education system Improve connectivity (ICT)

7 MAIN ISSUES BEING ADDRESSED IN VISION 2030 Economic Issues Public sector Reform - managerial focus on service delivery Innovation-driven economy new technologies for higher value-added and export led manufacturing and service activities, Productivity Diplomacy - refocus multilateral and bilateral cooperation to better serve the country s interests Inclusive and Green growth - build-in inclusiveness, sustainability and social justice at the core of strategies Societal Issues Ageing Population, Low Reproductive Rate Attitude / Mindset and Culture - attitude to work, to socirty, to the environment Ethics and Moral Values Skills Mismatch - Education System Governance Issues Governance, Leadership and Political Will

8 WHAT SHOULD BE DONE? SOLUTIONS ENVISAGED IN THE VISION 2030 Ingredients for Success lie in our hands Public and private sector to work together Manage the transition to a digital society Revamp the education system Innovative mindset and modern entrepreuneurial culture Modern Infrastructure Diversification of existing activities Environment sustainability Reform of Public Sector Society global citizenship Good Governance Our biggest challenge how to change the mindset of the

9 SECTOR POLICIES

10 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing + Mining and Quarrying Industrial Crops Food Crops Livestock and Poultry Fishing Offshore Extractive Industry (Ocean Economy) Manufacturing Sugar Food Processing Textiles SMEs Other Manufacturing - export of special rums and spirits generation of biogas from waste new growth poles

11 Utilities Electricity, Water, Wastewater Electricity encourage energy efficiency upgrade grid network Water new legal framework replacement of old pipes Wastewater extend sewerage network reduce waste generation

12 Infrastructure Housing smart homes Transport Metro Express Road Decongestion Program Port implementation of Port Master Plan develop freight logistics warehousing, petroleum storage and bunkering Airport new Airport Control tower

13 Other Sectors Tourism new hotels upgrade amenities on public beaches raise service quality to compete with higher-end destinations review of operations of the Ecole Hoteliere ICT island-wide broadband connectivity provision of high end activities encourage R&D organisations produce adequate qualified ICT professionals Financial Services transform Mauritius into an International Financial Centre (IFC) combat money laundering better coordination between regulators build capacity to address skills gap

14 Social I Education and Health Education adapt education system to approach pedagogy, learning and teaching in new ways provide deeper learning environment recruit from the top 30% graduates in a year to train as teachers align literacy with functional skills align courses and degree programmes to industry needs STEM-Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities promote export of services export of professional services nurture local entrepreneurial resource to local MSMEs Health shift from sickness control to wellness focus, new regulations for synthetic biology techniques framework for accreditation of hospitals, health institutions and teaching institutions develop Hi-Tech Medicine capacity building

15 Social II - Public Sector and Socio-Economic Reforms Socio-Economic Reforms a more innovative and sustainable social protection system health and pension policies special attention to narrow the gender gaps in the labour market effective enforcement of legislation Public Sector address legal, administrative and institutional barriers overhaul public administration and ensure greater transparency State Owned Enterprises reform state-owned enterprises strengthen SOEs

16 THE NEXUS PERSPECTIVE

17 VISION 2030 BLUEPRINT: THE NEXUS PERSPECTIVE Endogenous process linking African Union s Agenda 2063 with SDGs (UN Agenda 2030) and Vision coherent timeline Policy integration by bringing together sectoral and inter-sectoral policies and identifying Critical Interventions Cluster Approach where linkages between several specific sectors are highlighted Identify potential trade-offs and synergies across sectors Monitor systemic issues as a whole and not only at the sectoral level Stimulate the formulation of new approaches to ensure progress

18 POLICY INTEGRATION AND SYNERGIES LINKING THE VISION 2030 BLUEPRINT WITH THE SDGS AND THE AFRICAN UNION AGENDA 2063 Roles, participation and coordination Timeframe Data requirements Resources and partnerships KEY ELEMENTS OF THE LOCALIZATION OF SDGS IN VISION 2030 Setting overall and intermediate national targets Integrating targets into development plans, reflecting them in policy interventions Identifying modalities of national review Translating national goals and targets to sub-national level

19 Thank you for your attention!!