A validation workshop to address the shortage of skilled labour in the ICT sector in Mauritius was held yesterday at Cyber Tower 1, Ebène yesterday at the initiative of the Human Resource Development Council (HRDC).
In his speech at the opening ceremony, the Minister of Education and Human Resources, Dr. Vasant Bunwaree, underscored the importance for Mauritius to build and maintain a sustainable and world class ICT workforce to meet the current and future needs and ensure that the economy continues to achieve greater productivity. With expected vibrant economic developments, Mauritius needs the right quality and quantity of manpower, he said.
Dr Bunwaree reiterated Government’s determination to use technology as a key lever to enhance our country’s role in the international economic value–chain. “Unless we know the skills and competences requirements of the ICT, we would not be able to provide the necessary support”, he said.
The Minister further recalled that Government’s ultimate aim is to ensure that no new business fails to start or existing businesses fail to grow, just because of a lack of skilled and competent people. On that score, Government is leaving no stone unturned so as to restore confidence and growth in the economy.
According to Dr Bunwaree, Mauritius is committed to collaborate with partners to develop talents which can respond to global industry shifts and help strengthen the role of the country at regional and global levels. Commending HRDC’s present initiative, the Minister spoke of Government’s plan to come up with programmes that would equip people with in-depth industry domain knowledge and skills in order to help enterprises in various economic sectors leverage on talents for business growth.
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