Founded in May 1986, the Association Mauricienne des Femmes Chefs d’Entreprises (AMFCE) brings together women business owners from all sectors of the Mauritian economy. In addition to its individual members, it also counts two institutional members, Entreprendre Féminin Océan Indien – Maurice (EFOI Maurice) and Entreprendre Féminin Océan Indien – Rodrigues (EFOI Rodrigues).

Memberships

  •  Femmes Chefs d’Entreprises Mondiales (FCEM).
  • Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI).
  • Mauritius Employers Federation (MEF).
  • Women in Networking (WIN) (Founder member).

It currently holds a seat on the Council of the Mauritius Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and on the Council of the Mauritius Employees Federation.

Objectives

The AMFCE has three main objectives:

  • Bring together women who have invested in or managed single-handedly or jointly businesses in the manufacturing, service or retail sectors;
  • Promote and encourage professional growth and life-long learning among its members;
  • Support young women entrepreneurs in their professional development.