Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (Mauritius)

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Minister of Finance & Economic Development of Mauritius
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Incumbent Renganaden Padayachy since 12 November 2019
Appointer	President of the Republic
Term length	Five years or earlier, renewable
Formation	12 March 1968
Website	Ministry of Finance & Economic Development

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development of Mauritius is a ministerial department found in the Cabinet of the government of the republic. It is considered as the most executive and important ministry in the cabinet after the Prime Minister's Office. The minister of finance is the most desirable position in the cabinet of the country except of the prime minister. Most of the times being the Deputy Prime Minister or any other senior member of the cabinet. Created along with the cabinet on 7 July 1968, since then it is found in the cabinet.

There are other departments falling under the aegis of the office such as economic development or empowerment. The department is not to be confused with the minister of economic planning as the minister of finance is the sole person in charge of the yearly budget for governmental and parliamentary works. The incumbent minister is Renganaden Padayachy who took office as from 12 November 2019.