Dr the Hon. Jyoti Jeetun met Prof. Mervyn King on 27 June 2025 to discuss governance amid global shifts.

Prof. King is widely regarded as an instrumental figure in shaping sound practices and ethical guidelines in corporate governance, law, and economics. A Senior Counsel and former Judge of the Supreme Court of South Africa, he has travelled to more than 60 countries, serving on numerous boards in capacities including Chairperson, Founding Patron, Director, and Governance Counsel.

Prof. King highlighted the importance of adapting frameworks to technological and geopolitical changes. The Minister stressed the urgency of a dedicated Code for the Public Sector. Representatives from the Mauritius Institute of Directors (MIoD) and Senior Officials from this Ministry were present.