The National Women Entrepreneur Council
About Us
The National Women Entrepreneur Council
The National Women Entrepreneur Council (NWEC), a parastatal body operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare has been set up in 1999. It is the main organization that provides support and assistance to both potential and existing women entrepreneurs in Mauritius.
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Capacity Building Programme
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The National Women Entrepreneur Council is organising a Capacity Building Programme for Women Entrepreneurs.
The objectives of the training are to:
- promote women entrepreneurship among potential and existing women entrepreneurs by providing a supportive ecosystem for new women entrepreneurs to join;
- assist existing women entrepreneurs to grow and to develop new and formal businesses, and
- ensure economic growth through employment and empowerment.
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Our Services
Organisation of Trade Fairs/Sales Exhibitions/Craft Markets
The National Women Entrepreneur Council (NWEC), a parastatal body operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare has been set up in 1999. It is the main organization that provides support and assistance to both potential and existing women entrepreneurs in Mauritius.
Expression of Interest for Mentors
Start-up and Mentoring for Women Entrepreneurs 2024 - 2025 and for Mentors
The National Women Entrepreneur Council (NWEC), a parastatal body operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare is inviting applications from qualified persons who are willing to provide mentoring services for its registered members.
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Our Services
In order to promote economic empowerment of women and encourage the development and growth of women entrepreneurs, several services are offered by the Council
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Business Counselling
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Skills Development Programmes
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Talks and Sensitisation Campaigns
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Marketing Assistance
Our Farm
The Home For Our Farm.
Natural. Sustainable.
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- Nutrient film technique
- Propagation systems
- Medical crop systems
- Electronics & lighting
- Nutrients & additives
- Heated propagator
- Propagating material
- Automatic vent-opener
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