Portrait ft. Deeptee Bungaree-Gooheeram, Country Director, UK Department of Business and Trade

Описание: The UK, in many ways, is a second home to me.

It is a country which welcomed me with open arms when I had barely reached adulthood and which enabled me to thrive in a wholly meritocratic environment.

Mauritius has always had a special relationship with the UK. In spite of the complex layers of our colonial past, the relationship remains an enduring one, from an economic, financial, social and cultural perspective.

I was excited to sit down with this week’s guest, Deeptee K.Bungaree-Gooheeram, to talk to us about the role of the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

The DBT is an arm of His Majesty’s government and provides trade and investment services and practical support, thereby helping companies succeed in Mauritius, and Mauritius companies set up and invest in the UK.

Thank you Deeptee for shedding light on the crucial role of the DBT, sharing success stories (the recent trip with the Minister of Education being one) and why trade relationships are now more relevant than ever.


00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Childhood influences on present career
04:05 - Why International relations
06:31 - Forray into Trade
07:36 - What is the Department for Business and Trade
09:37 - What does DBT do?
15:44 - Are services included?
17:38 - UK universities in Mauritius
19:51 - Collaborating with Mauritian authorities
22:28 - The evolution of Mauritius-UK trade relationships
24:58 - Impact of Brexit
26:16 - Growth and prosperity
27:39 - See things differently, do things differently
29:52 - Partnership between Governments
33:04 - SOAS in Mauritius
35:31 - Mauritius as the Education gateway
38:18 - Building an ecosystem
40:50 - Challenging aspects of the job
42:17 - What having the right mentor means
44:03 - Deeptee’s biggest ally
45:37 - Alternative career