The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has officially launched a High-Level Steering Committee aimed at monitoring the implementation of the government’s agenda, as announced by the President of the Republic on 24 January 2025. Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam emphasized the government’s commitment to enhancing the well-being of Mauritian citizens and bridging the path towards a prosperous future.
“We are dedicated to fulfilling our promises to the citizens of Mauritius by effectively realizing our program. I rely on this committee to ensure the efficiency of our actions”, declared Prime Minister Ramgoolam during the committee’s inaugural announcement.
The committee will be chaired by Hon. Dhaneshwar Damry, the Junior Minister of Finance and will convene regularly as per a predetermined schedule. Its primary objectives include discussing the progress of government projects, facilitating information sharing to ensure seamless coordination between ministries and proposing actionable measures to expedite or improve project implementations.
The committee boasts a diverse membership, comprising key figures from various sectors of the government:
Chairperson: Honorable Dhaneshwar Damry, Junior Minister, Ministry of Finance
Vice-Chairperson: Mr. Suresh Chundre Seebaluck, Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service
Members:
Mr. Anandsing Acharuz, Acting Financial Secretary
A representative from the Ministry of Financial Services and Economic Planning
Mr. Kailash Ruhee, Advisor at the PMO
Mr. Jean Désiré Gilbert Gnany, Chief Economic Advisor at the PMO
Dr. Kris Valaydon, Lawyer and Adviser at the PMO
Ms. Soondaree Devi Soburun, Assistant Permanent Secretary (Responsible for Secretariat and Coordination of Instances)
This initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to enhance transparency, accountability and collaborative efforts among various ministries. By fostering an environment of cooperation, the committee aims to ensure that Mauritian citizens experience tangible benefits from government initiatives.
As the country navigates through challenges and opportunities in a rapidly changing world, the establishment of this High-Level Steering Committee is a clear indication of the government towards realizing a more effective and responsive governance system in Mauritius.