Mauritius is working to strengthen its anti-bribery framework and prepare for accession to the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, as a three-day public-private dialogue opened in Flic-en-Flac on Wednesday 7 October 2026.
Organised by the Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) in collaboration with the OECD, the dialogue brings together international experts, law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies, public institutions and private-sector representatives. Discussions focus on preventing and detecting corruption and improving cooperation between government and business.
In his keynote address, Attorney General Gavin Glover said foreign bribery and financial crime threaten Mauritius’ credibility, investor confidence and access to global markets. He described the country’s political stability, rule of law and institutional credibility as key strengths that must be protected.
Glover said Mauritius is committed to strengthening governance and restoring trust under its 2025–29 programme. The country is due to undergo a major international evaluation in 2027, covering areas including financial intelligence, investigations, prosecutions, asset recovery and international cooperation. He also announced plans to establish a National Crime Agency to address financial, cyber and organised crime.
OECD Director for Financial and Enterprise Affairs Carmine Di Noia praised Mauritius’ engagement, stressing that effective enforcement, credible reporting channels and whistleblower protections are essential to a strong anti-bribery system.
FCC Director-General T. Dawoodarry said law enforcement alone cannot combat bribery, urging businesses to strengthen compliance programmes and make staff part of the first line of defence. He added that commitment to the Anti-Bribery Convention would bolster Mauritius’ standing as a transparent financial centre ahead of the 2027 Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group evaluation.