Budget 2026-2027: Reinforces Public Sector Transformation and Anti-Drug Efforts

To strengthen public services and prepare Mauritius for the Artificial Intelligence-driven economy, the 2026–2027 Budget provides for the training of 5,000 public officers in the safe and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with a view to enhancing productivity and improving public service delivery.

Furthermore, the Government will ensure that all public sector bodies and institutions contribute actively to the national fight against drugs. Accordingly, a sum of Rs 50 million will be allocated to enable each Ministry to integrate measures aimed at combating drug trafficking and substance abuse into its policies, programmes and operations.

23 June 2026

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