LocationsSave the Date!
UNDP Mauritius Open Day
Celebrating Partnerships, Showcasing Impact
UNDP Mauritius Open Day
Date: Thursday, 21 August 2025
Venue: Café du Vieux Conseil, Rue du Vieux Conseil, Port Louis
Time: 10:00 AM to 05:30 PM
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Mauritius warmly invites the public to a unique celebration of sustainable development and partnership. The UNDP Mauritius Open Day is more than an event - it is an opportunity to:
- Explore how UNDP and its partners are delivering solutions for people and planet
- Celebrate 60 years of UNDP and over five decades of partnership with the Republic of Mauritius
- Reaffirm our commitment to supporting the Government and people of Mauritius through the 2024–2028 Country Programme Document
This year’s Open Day also marks the 51st anniversary of the Standard Basic Assistance Agreement (SBAA), signed in 1974, which laid the foundation for UNDP’s collaboration with Mauritius.
What to Expect
Agenda
Time | Event | Conference Room | Central Space | Kiosks | Game Zone |
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Opening Ceremony & Formal Event (upon invitation only) | Inauguration, keynote speeches, and introduction to the UNDP Open Fair |
|
| |
| 10:00 – 13:00 | — | Interactive VR Activities Exploring UNDP’s global work and local stories | Exhibition: Environment, Socio- Economic Development Unit, UNDP @60 | Photobooth/ Games | |
| 13:30 – 14:30 | Talks: Nature and Environmental Sustainability | Expert talks and panels on biodiversity, climate action, and conservation | Ongoing VR Activities | Exhibition Continues | Game Zone Continues |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Video Highlights | Short films and documentaries highlighting recent UNDP projects and initiatives | Ongoing VR Activities | Exhibition Continues | Game Zone Continues |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Talks : Socio-Economic Development | Sessions on inclusive growth, poverty reduction, gender equality, and innovation | Ongoing VR Activities | Exhibition Continues | Game Zone Continues |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Artistic Performance | Artistic Performance | Exhibition Continues | Game Zone Continues |
Our Work in Mauritius
For over five decades, UNDP has been working with the Government of Mauritius, civil society, the private sector, and development partners to advance inclusive and sustainable growth.
Our programme focuses on five strategic pillars:
- Sustainable Livelihoods and Inclusive Growth - Supporting economic diversification, decent job creation, and social protection systems that leave no one behind.
- Climate Resilience, Adaptation and Mitigation - Helping communities prepare for and respond to the impacts of climate change through sustainable land, water, and coastal management.
- Digitalisation and Innovation - Leveraging technology to improve governance, public services, and economic opportunities.
- Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration - Protecting Mauritius’ unique terrestrial and marine biodiversity, restoring wetlands, and enhancing ecosystem services.
- Mobilizing Private Capital for Development - Unlocking investment for projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Join Us! This Open Day is your chance to see, hear, and experience how partnerships are transforming lives in Mauritius and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).