1. Craft Markets / Sales Exhibitions

Sales Exhibitions are organised on a periodic basis across different regions of the island to promote geographical diversification, boost existing sales, and enhance the marketing competencies of women entrepreneurs.

From January 2025 to December 2025, the National Women Entrepreneur Council (NWEC), in collaboration with various partners, organised sales exhibitions for women entrepreneurs during different occasions. Key partners included Coeur de Ville, Riverside Shopping Mall, Port Louis Waterfront, Victoria Urban Terminal, Plaza Boulevard, ABSA Bank Ltd, Events Plus / Le Défi Media Group, and Veranda Resorts (Palmar, Tamarin and Grand Bay), among others.

During the period under review, a total of 162 Craft Markets and Sales Exhibitions were organised across the island. These events provided valuable market access and visibility opportunities to women entrepreneurs. Overall, 1 767 women entrepreneurs participated in the various exhibitions to sell and promote their locally made products.

2. Sensitization Campaigns

Sensitisation campaigns were organised in different regions of the island to raise awareness among potential and existing women entrepreneurs. These campaigns were conducted in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare (Social Welfare Centres and Community Centres), the National Women’s Council, the National Empowerment Foundation, and other partners.

The objective was to provide women entrepreneurs with access to information on the facilities, schemes, and services offered by the National Women Entrepreneur Council (NWEC) to support the start-up and development of their enterprises. Sensitisation campaigns were also conducted in Rodrigues.

From January 2025 to December 2025, Business Development Officers conducted a total of 23 sensitisation campaigns across the island. During this period, 1 146 potential and existing women entrepreneurs benefited from these informative workshops.

3. Training Programmes / Skills Development Programmes

From January 2025 to December 2025, the National Women Entrepreneur Council (NWEC), in collaboration with key partners including the Food and Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (FAREI), Rotary Club of Bagatelle, National Co-operative College (NCC), Academy of Design and Innovation (ADI), and the University of Mauritius, among others, organised a total of 42 training courses.

These training programmes covered a wide range of areas, including agro-processing, hydroponic plantation, occupational health and safety, basic ICT skills, branding, market research, leadership, pattern drafting, garment making, product design, costing, budgeting, pricing, bookkeeping, social media marketing, and home decoration, among others.

During the reporting period, 869 women entrepreneurs benefited from these capacity-building training courses.

4. Hotel World 2025

The National Women Entrepreneur Council (NWEC) participated in the HotelWorld 2025 Edition – Buyer–Seller Meeting, in June 2025 at the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre (SVICC), Pailles. The event was organised and hosted by the Association des Hôteliers et Restaurateurs de l’île Maurice (AHRIM) in collaboration with Public-Promo Ltd.

NWEC was allocated a complimentary exhibition stand at the Buyer–Seller Meeting, which enabled the Council to disseminate information on its services, foster networking opportunities, and establish strategic contacts with stakeholders from the hospitality sector. The initiative provided an exclusive platform to connect suppliers with professionals from the hotel and restaurant industry.

The event primarily showcased companies offering locally produced goods and services, with a particular emphasis on enterprises adopting circular and sustainable production practices.

5. Business to Business Meeting

A Business-to-Business (B2B) networking event was organised in June 2025 at Hennessy Park Hotel, Ebene, bringing together 66 women entrepreneurs from diverse sectors, including agribusiness, textiles, handicrafts, wellness, and services.

The event aimed to provide a structured platform for members of the National Women Entrepreneur Council (NWEC) to showcase their products and services, strengthen business networks, and explore potential commercial partnerships and collaboration opportunities.

6. Visit to Rodrigues

The National Women Entrepreneur Council (NWEC) participated in a two-day mission to Rodrigues in September 2025, alongside the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Welfare and in December 2025, attended the Festival Kreol.

The main objectives were to:

• • Encourage women entrepreneurs to register and benefit from available services.
  • Assess the challenges and opportunities faced by women-led enterprises.
  • Strengthen collaboration between Rodrigues and Mauritius for business development and capacity building.
  • Promote innovation, quality improvement, and branding for women’s products.

Key Activities and Outcomes:

• • Field visits were conducted to local businesses, including Compagnie des Artisans Boutique, and individual entrepreneurs in Port Mathurin. Discussions revealed strong interest in training and enthusiasm for collaboration.
  • A strategic site for a future fair was identified in front of ABSA Bank in Port Mathurin.
  • A sensitisation and interactive working session with around 120 Rodriguan women entrepreneurs was organised on Day 2 whereby 26 new members were registered, and 6 memberships renewed.

The visit was successful in strengthening ties between Mauritius and Rodrigues, boosting women’s participation in entrepreneurial activities, and identifying future avenues for support, training, and regional collaboration.

7. Re-Opening of Triolet Business Incubators

In view to enhance opportunities for women empowerment, the newly renovated Triolet Women Empowerment Centre was inaugurated on 30 October 2025  by Honourable Marie Arianne Navarre-Marie, Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare and Honourable Ranjiv Woochit, Minister of Local Government in the presence of distinguished personalities.

In this context, the Triolet Business Incubators was re-opened with the objective to support women entrepreneurs and provide business incubation facilities particularly to those who do not have appropriate space to start and operate their enterprises.

On that day, NWEC organised an exhibition of locally made products whereby 10 business incubatees and 6 exhibitors participated.

8. Number of  New Registrations

From January 2025 to December 2025, 257 new women entrepreneurs  registered with the NWEC.