August 26, 2016 Launching of Internet Exchange Point in Mauritius

African Union Commission (AUC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Technology, Communication and Innovation of Mauritius officially launched Internet Exchange Point (IXP) in Port Louis, Mauritius on 26 August 2015.

With the support of the African Internet Exchange System (AXIS) Project, the establishment of the IXP was facilitated by providing:

• Capacity building on Best Practice and benefits of establishing IXP
• Capacity building on Technical Aspects of setting up, operating and administering an IXP
• The necessary equipments and technical support to set up an IXP.

The launch was officiated by Mr. Jugdish .D. Phokeer, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Technology, Communication and Innovation of Mauritius and H.E. Dr. Elham Ibrahim, African Union Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy and attended by Senior Government Officials, and Leaders of the Industry.

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