Cap Business OI, formerly known as the Union des Chambres de Commerce et d’Industrie de l’océan Indien (UCCIOI), is the representative body which regroups the different Chambers of Commerce in the region, including the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry – of which the MBA is a member. The MBA, together with some 200 institutions across the region, participated in a survey on priority areas of focus for CAP Business OI and its engagement with the Public sector. Furthermore, a dedicated working session was conducted with all stakeholders on 18 November 2021. The main objective of this working session was to devise a roadmap for the Cap Business (OI) as well as the elaboration and finalisation of an advocacy document for the Council of Ministers of the Indian Ocean Commission. Based on feedback obtained, the main priority areas for Cap Business OI over the 2021-2026 horizon are as follows: Sustainable tourism, Energy transition and efficiency, Blue Economy, Agriculture and Agro-industry, improving Connectivity and Regional value chains.
