Mauritius AI Strategy (2018): requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Mauritius Artificial Intelligence Strategy
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In brief
Mauritius AI Strategy (2018) is a non-binding national strategy of Mauritius, issued by the Government of Mauritius (Ministry of Technology, Communication and Innovation). It was adopted on 1 November 2018. Government programme; no obligations on private organisations. Every record here links to its official source and states its verification status.
- Jurisdiction
- Mauritius
- Instrument type
- National strategy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Government of Mauritius (Ministry of Technology, Communication and Innovation)
- Adopted
- 1 November 2018
- Official source
- Mauritius Artificial Intelligence Strategy
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is Mauritius AI Strategy (2018)?
Published in November 2018, the strategy identifies AI applications in manufacturing, health, fintech, agriculture, ocean economy and public services, proposes a Mauritius AI Council, skills programmes and data policies, and addresses ethics and regulation.
Who does it apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
- Sectors
- Cross-sector / all sectors
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
When do the requirements apply?
Month-level date.
Official sources
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Mauritius Artificial Intelligence Strategy
National Computer Board · 1 Nov 2018 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Mauritius AI Strategy (2018)” [AIPT-POL-0132, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0132 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Cite the official text alongside it: Mauritius Artificial Intelligence Strategy, National Computer Board, https://ncb.govmu.org/.
BibTeX
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No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Added in the September 2026 global coverage expansion from the official source listed; reviewer to confirm dates, status and scope against the source text. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mauritius AI Strategy (2018) in force?
Not yet. Mauritius AI Strategy (2018) has been adopted (1 November 2018).
Is Mauritius AI Strategy (2018) legally binding?
No. Mauritius AI Strategy (2018) is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does Mauritius AI Strategy (2018) apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
Where is the official text of Mauritius AI Strategy (2018)?
The official text is published by National Computer Board at https://ncb.govmu.org/ (Mauritius Artificial Intelligence Strategy). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.