Productivity on the Move June 2026

June 29, 2026
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Productivity on the Move – June 2026 Edition Now Available

The NPCC is pleased to announce the release of the June 2026 edition of Productivity on the Move, its flagship newsletter showcasing the Council’s latest initiatives, partnerships and insights into the evolving productivity landscape of Mauritius.

This edition opens with an exclusive interview with Dr Vinaye Ancharaz, Executive Director of the NPCC, who shares his analysis of the Budget Speech 2026-2027 and its implications for AI adoption, the upcoming Industry Bill, the Start-up Revolution, and the challenges facing Mauritius’s fishing communities.

Highlights from this edition include:

  • AI StartUps Project — A recap of the NPCC’s first-ever AI StartUps Award Ceremony, celebrating the journey of 19 finalist teams and five award-winning entrepreneurs who turned innovative AI concepts into viable business ventures.
  • Mauritius to Host AKAC 2026 — Mauritius prepares to welcome the continent for the Africa Kaizen Annual Conference, scheduled for 26–27 October 2026, marking the tenth anniversary of the Africa Kaizen Initiative.
  • NPCC–JICA Kaizen Dissemination Project — Coverage of the inaugural Joint Coordinating Committee meeting, marking the official launch of a three-year partnership to spread the Kaizen approach across Mauritius and the region.
  • IoT for Productive Enterprises — An inside look at the NPCC’s smart manufacturing pilot project, alongside an interview with Mr Jaime Arboleda Palacio of Colombia’s Centro de Ciencia y Tecnología de Antioquia (CTA) on digital transformation and productivity.
  • The NPCC in the Age of AI — A feature article by Dr Ancharaz examining how artificial intelligence and IoT are reshaping Mauritius’s productivity frontier.
  • Insights from Nakano City Hall, Japan — Reflections from the NPCC’s study visit to Tokyo, exploring lessons in digital transformation and resident-centric public service delivery.
  • Bringing Research to the Shore — A look at the dissemination workshops held across four coastal regions, sharing findings from a study on decent work and climate change among Mauritius’s fishing communities.
  • Plus updates on the ProSparks community leadership project, the new strategic partnership with Mauritius Telecom, the InnovEd 2025 award ceremony, and a reflection on Mauritius’s ranking in the World Happiness Report 2026.

This edition reflects the breadth of the NPCC’s work in advancing productivity, competitiveness and continuous improvement across Mauritius — from grassroots community engagement to national policy and international collaboration.

📖 Read the full edition here.

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