The National Women Entrepreneur Council (NWEC) is a parastatal body which operates under the aegis of this Ministry of Gender Equality, Child Development and Family Welfare since 1999.
The mission of NWEC is to be a reference for promoting entrepreneurship inculcating the right business culture for women in Mauritius.
The NWEC acts as a driver and facilitator in empowering women entrepreneurs.
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The main objectives of the Council are to:
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• ensure effective communication between the Council and its members;
• identify actions and projects which will promote entrepreneurial activities of Women;
• evaluate and assess the needs of Women Entrepreneurs;
• establish Training Programs, aimed at improving the skills and management aptitudes of Women Entrepreneurs;
• develop working links and affiliation with other bodies, whether in Mauritius or abroad, having same objectives; and
• examine and evaluate the contribution of Women Entrepreneurs to the various sectors of development in the light of national needs and priorities.
National Women Entrepreneur CouncilNational Women Development Centre
Royal Road
Phoenix
Tel: 686 8038 / 6867834
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