Economic Development Board Act 2017 (No. 11 of 2017).

This Act establishes the Economic Development Board and provides with respect to its functions, powers and administration. The Act also makes provision with regard to business facilitation and investment promotion. The objects of the Economic Development Board shall be to – (a) provide strong institutional support for strategic economic planning and ensure greater coherence and effectiveness in economic policy formulation; (b) promote Mauritius as an attractive investment and business centre, a competitive export platform as well as an international financial centre; (c) act as the main institution responsible for country branding for investment promotion; and (d) facilitate both inward and outward investment and ensure a conducive business environment. Consequential amendments are made to various other Acts.