Vision
To generate wealth and create employment responsibly in a conducive business environment
Values
Teamwork, Respect, Customer Centric, Accountability and Integrity.
Mandate
- To lead the development of policies that will stimulate investment, and create wealth and employment
- Help to increase domestic revenue collection
- Have a positive impact on the balance of payments
- Reduce levels of unemployment in the country
Structure and Functions of the Ministry
MINISTER’S OFFICE AND SECRETARIAT
Mrs. Devika Vidot
The Secretariat conducts various secretarial works and organises official correspondence with the various entities. It is responsible for guaranteeing the availability of appropriate resources, that enable the Minister to discharge her associated responsibilities.
The Human Resource, Finance, Legal, Projects and International Cooperation team of the Secretariat strategically oversee the agencies falling under the purview of the Ministry.
Address: 3rd Floor, Oliaji Trade Centre, State House Avenue, Mahé
Telephone: (248) 4303009
Email: f.laporte@gov.sc / rbristol@gov.sc
THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY’S SECRETARIAT
Mr. Michael Nalletamby
A support team to the Principal Secretary, and to the staff of the Ministry.
Address: 5th Floor, Independence House Annex, Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles
Telephone: (248) 4297 216
Email: industry.entrepreneurship@gov.sc
Policy Planning and Research Unit
Responsible for the formulation and implementation of clear policies and strategies, that facilitate and develop a diversified economic base.
Address: 5th Floor, Independence House Annex, Victoria
Telephone: (248) 4297216
Email: r.marie@gov.sc / bquilindo@gov.sc
Monitoring and Evaluation Unit
In charge of monitoring the development and execution of policies, projects, and programs in alignment with the Ministry’s strategic plan.
Address: 3rd Floor, Oliaji Trade Centre, State House Avenue, Mahé
Telephone: (248) 4325955
Email: selma@gov.sc / jpbatcha@gov.sc
Division for Science, Technology, and Innovation
The Division is responsible to ensure that science, technology, and innovation (STI) are embedded in all aspects of the socio-economic development of the country and primarily within the functions of the Ministry and its agencies.
Address: 3rd Floor, Oliaji Trade Centre, State House Avenue, Mahé
Telephone: (248) 4325702
Email: marie.angela3110@gmail.com / estico.xavier@gmail.com
The MIEI Praslin Office
The MIEI office on Praslin was opened in July 2022. It operates between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
Its functions are to provide guidance on all services offered by the Ministry, organize meetings with businesses or members of the public and act as the liaison between the Ministry and its agencies;
- Seychelles Investment Board;
- Seychelles Bureau of Standards;
- Enterprise Seychelles Agency;
- Industrial Estates Authority and
- The Science, Technology and Innovation Division.
Guidance provided include helping people who either want to open or grow their business, need preliminary advice on investment opportunities or need advice on tenders falling under the Ministry’s purview.
Due to the technicality of some of the services provided by all entities above, some other functions are still performed on Mahe and not by the Praslin Office.
For more information about the services offered, please call on 4237061
Alternatively contact Ms Micheline Joubert on 2780991 or Mr Terry Hibonne on 2813719
The full office address is:
MIEI
Location: 1st Floor, Pension Fund Complex, Grande Anse Praslin
Telephone number: (248) 4237061
Email: m.joubert@gov.sc / thibonne@gov.sc