Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Mauritius and to the Republic of Seychelles

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EU Projects with Mauritius, Seychelles and the Indian Ocean Commission

The EU has a longstanding partnership with the Republic of Mauritius, the Republic of Seychelles and the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC).

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Private Sector Development

Region - Enhancing Entrepreneurship and Business Cooperation project (EEBC)

EU contribution: €8 million

Period of implementation: 2020-2025

Objective : The specific objective is to enhance the competitiveness and trade readiness of Small and Medium Enterprises, with a special focus on SMEs headed by women and youth, with a transition to a green economy.

The expected results under this project are as follows:

1. Reduction in the number of bottlenecks faced by SMEs, specially SMEs headed by women and youth

2.Promotion of green solutions for production

Friday, 26 June, 2020 - 13:20
Democracy and Human Rights

Seychelles - Protecting vulnerable women

Sectors:  Women's equality organisations and institutions, ending violence against women and girls

EU Contribution: €300,000

Period of implementation: 2017-2020

Description: The project, implemented by the Citizens Engagement Platform Seychelles (CEPS), aims to improve the overall quality of life and dignity of vulnerable women, and increase the opportunities and integration of vulnerable women in society.

Location: Seychelles

Tuesday, 23 June, 2020 - 10:07
Democracy and Human Rights

Seychelles - Towards improving good governance, transparency and accountability

Sectors:  Governance

EU Contribution: €300,000

Period of implementation: 2017-2019

Objective: The project, implemented by Transparency Initiative Seychelles, aims to sensitize, promote and educate the citizens of Seychelles on issues of governance, accountability and corruption in key sectors. It includes an important outreach programme for children in all state and private schools.

Location: Seychelles

Tuesday, 23 June, 2020 - 10:06
Free Trade

Seychelles - Implementation of the Economic Partnership Agreement

Sectors:  Trade, Business support services and institutions

EU Contribution: €10,000,000

Period of implementation: 2018-2023

Objective: To boost Seychelles' exports by encouraging economic diversification, production of higher value products and exploitation of niche markets.

4 components:

Tuesday, 23 June, 2020 - 10:04
Environment and Climate Action

Seychelles - Support the implementation of the National Climate Change Strategy

Sectors:  Climate adaptation

Disaster risk reduction

EU Contribution: €3,000,000

Period of implementation: 2015 - 2019

Objective: To strengthen the climate change sector policy framework, support the adaptation to climate change in coastal areas and address coastal erosions and flooding in vulnerable areas, including the west coast of Mahé and the island of La Digue.

Key achievement:

- Launching of the integrated shoreline management plan in 2019.

Tuesday, 23 June, 2020 - 10:03