Maurice Info Search The Mauritius Institute of Directors hosted a panel discussion exclusively for its members, from both private and public sectors, comprising of an esteemed panel of business leaders and policy makers to address the issue of “Corporate Governance in the post COVID era”. In this unprecedented era caused by the Coronavirus outbreak, many familiar features of the corporate governance landscape have changed significantly. Organizations are facing difficult times as the measures being deployed to slow the spread of COVID-19 are impacting capital markets, supply chains, and business operations. “A strong corporate culture, reinforced by effective governance practices, is more important than ever in this post-pandemic era and thus, treating corporate governance as last priority on the board’s agenda is the last thing to do. Undeniably, Boards are facing a complex new reality as a result of COVID-19 where the new environment is characterized by pressures and demands from various stakeholders, heightened expectations for societal engagement. The uncertainties of the current environment serve as a powerful reminder to decision-makers of the need for corporate governance, including risk management and crisis planning amongst others, to ensure business steadiness. The aim of this forum is to open the discussion to national and international business leaders and policy makers on this specific theme, which challenges the shareholder-centric model of governance that has guided boards and business leaders for the past years,” said Sheila Ujoodha, Chief Executive Officer at the Mauritius Institute of Directors.