Mauritius · Public service · Technology · Internet governance Dignity · Justice · Responsibility
Dave Kissoondoyal MBA · LLM (Cyberlaw) · MBCS · MCMI
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Dave Kissoondoyal · Mauritius

A Voice for Dignity. A Commitment to Justice. A Vision for Mauritius.

From technology and international Internet governance to democratic reform and social justice, a lifelong commitment to defending principles, empowering people and building a better future.

Independent voice.Public affairs · Social justice · Technology · Reform
A Mauritian voice in public life and technology

Experience across institutions, business, technology and civic action.

MBAInformation Systems
LLMCyberlaw
MBCSTechnology profession
MCMIManagement
Port-Louis, Mauritius
Mauritius · Service before self
2001Founder of the Internet Society of Mauritius
MBA + LLMBusiness leadership and Cyberlaw
GlobalICANN, WSIS and Internet governance engagement
MauritiusCivic action, reform and public-interest advocacy
Where I focus

Ideas must lead to action.

My work today is centred on four connected areas: stronger institutions, human dignity, responsible technology and an open digital future.

01 · Democracy

Constitutional and democratic renewal

Institutional independence, accountability, electoral reform and democratic safeguards designed for the next generation.

02 · Dignity

Social justice and human rights

A public voice on pensions, vulnerable citizens, children, equality and the principle that national progress must protect human dignity.

03 · Technology

AI, cybersecurity and digital governance

Practical leadership on cyber risk, AI governance, digital infrastructure and the new responsibilities created by intelligent systems.

04 · Internet

Internet governance and Cyberlaw

More than two decades contributing to Internet development, multistakeholder governance, Universal Acceptance and digital policy.

Current work

Reform is not a slogan. It needs a blueprint.

I believe public criticism carries more weight when it is accompanied by workable alternatives. These are some of the projects and causes I have placed in the public domain.

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Democratic reform

Constitutional Renewal for Mauritius

A comprehensive reform agenda covering democratic institutions, rights, accountability, local democracy and the architecture of the Republic.

Electoral reform

PR20 Hybrid Corrective Model

A technical model combining constituency representation with a corrective proportional component while preserving governability.

Social justice

San Tous Ou Pension - dignity in retirement

Advocacy for the Basic Retirement Pension and for reform that protects older citizens without weakening social solidarity.

Digital future

AI, cybersecurity and Internet governance

Work on responsible AI, cyber resilience, Universal Acceptance, IDNs and an Internet that remains open, inclusive and secure.

A continuing journey

From technology to public life, the thread has always been service.

Different chapters, one principle: use experience, knowledge and a public voice to make institutions work better for people.

1984

Head Boy at Sookdeo Bissoondoyal State Secondary School, following formative years of education and community involvement.

1990s

Professional development in telecommunications, technology and international technical training, alongside voluntary and child-rights work.

2001

Founded the Internet Society of Mauritius and deepened engagement in national Internet development.

2002

Internet Society of Mauritius confirmed among the three finalists for the African ICT Achievers Awards e-Achievers category.

2003-05

Participated in the global WSIS process and international ICT policy discussions.

2010-19

National electoral participation alongside long-standing work in public and community life.

2024

Entered a new chapter of independent civic and policy engagement.

2025

STOP pension movement, public advocacy and engagement with the UN CESCR process.

2026

Constitutional reform, electoral reform, cyberlaw and digital governance work brought together in a broader national agenda.

“There is always dawn after a dark night. With patience, hard work and perseverance, one can achieve the goal of life.”
Dave Kissoondoyal
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Let us keep the conversation moving.

For public-interest dialogue, media, technology and Internet governance matters, or professional enquiries, you can contact me directly.