Fifth ICSI International Conference: Strengthening governance in a changing global landscape

The fifth International Conference of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), held under the theme “Strengthening Governance in a World of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA),” opened today at the Sofitel Hotels and Resorts in Flic-en-Flac.

The three-day conference, taking place from 03 to 05 August 2026, brings together governance professionals, policymakers and business leaders to discuss emerging governance challenges and strengthen international cooperation.

The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning, Dr Jyoti Jeetun; the High Commissioner of India to Mauritius, Mr Anurag Srivastava; and the President of the ICSI, Mr Pawan Chandak and other personalities.

In her keynote address, Minister Jeetun underscored that in an increasingly complex landscape, resilient institutions, adaptive leadership and robust governance frameworks are key to address challenges arising from geopolitical tensions, climate change, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. She also stressed that sustainability and inclusivity are economic imperatives and called for the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles into decision-making.

The Minister reaffirmed the strong Mauritius–India partnership and dwelt on the recent ratification of the Protocol to the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), describing it as a significant milestone that will strengthen bilateral investment, reinforce Mauritius' position as an international financial centre and enhance its role as a gateway for investment into Africa.

High Commissioner Srivastava highlighted the longstanding strategic partnership between India and Mauritius, noting that the ratification of the DTAA would enhance investor confidence, align the bilateral tax framework with international standards He also emphasised the growing role of governance professionals in promoting transparency, strengthening corporate governance and facilitating cross-border investment to support sustainable economic growth.

President Chandak described effective governance as the cornerstone of sustainable development, economic growth and international cooperation. He underlined that governance extends beyond compliance to embrace agility, transparency and accountability. He also highlighted ICSI's efforts to equip governance professionals with expertise in maritime governance, capital markets, sustainability, ESG, artificial intelligence and digital transformation, while reiterating the strategic role of company secretaries in strengthening corporate governance, supporting policy implementation and building resilient institutions.

03 August 2026

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