Mauritius has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption, Readiness and Governance Survey aimed at assessing how businesses are adopting and managing the technology.
The survey, an initiative of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Outsourcing and Telecommunications Association of Mauritius and the Mauritius Qualifications Authority, will evaluate AI adoption levels, organisational readiness and governance practices among local enterprises.
The findings are expected to inform policy and support the country’s digital transformation strategy.
It also seeks to identify opportunities and challenges businesses face in adopting AI technologies.
Avinash Ramtohul, minister of information technology, communication and innovation of Mauritius, welcomed the launch.
“Measuring AI adoption is essential to inform policymakers and support the country’s digital transformation,” he said.
Ramtohul said the government is committed to fostering the responsible use of AI and outlined initiatives to accelerate adoption.
These include the establishment of an AI Unit, a National AI Strategy, AI laboratories and training programmes aimed at equipping citizens with AI skills.
He said AI is increasingly shaping how businesses operate, improve productivity and deliver services.
“AI should complement human capabilities rather than replace them,” he said, emphasising the need for responsible governance, data protection and ethical use.
Industry observers note that many African markets are still at an early stage of AI adoption, with readiness assessments seen as critical tools to guide investment and policy development.
ICT is a growing sector in Mauritius, contributing around 5.4 percent to gross domestic product.
Ramtohul said the aim is to increase this contribution to between 10 percent and 12 per cent.
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