Alongside its fundamental role which is the defence of the interests of its Members, the MCCI is poised to take up the challenges arising from the twin movements of globalisation and regionalisation. Not only is it fully aware of the present transitional dimension of international business relations, but it has already anticipated the implications and short-term consequences of such evolutionary process. Its mission for the years ahead will be threefold:

¨ keep the Mauritian business community abreast of the numerous changes and developments on the international scene as the new global set-up for industry and trade takes shape;
¨ help Mauritian businesses to rise to the challenge of meeting the full implications of such changes and to the resulting challenges both at home and abroad;
¨ cooperate with Mauritius' official representatives in achieving the most favourable interpretation and implementation of the WTO rules and in securing the appropriate terms and conditions for a fruitful new relationship with the European Union, in the highest interests of the country.

Through its long-standing experience and credibility in Mauritius, its increased role in the Eastern and Southern African regions, the MCCI aims at the further development of the range and scope of its functions and services, and in fully meeting its objectives in years to come. As a core private sector institution on the Mauritian business scene since 1850, it is determined to pursue its mission in favour of free enterprise, enhanced standards of living and economic democracy.