Commission de l’océan Indien

What Commission de l’océan Indien does

The Commission de l'océan Indien (COI) is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization founded in 1984 and headquartered in Ebène, Mauritius, that convenes five member states — the Union of Comoros, France (on behalf of Réunion), Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles — around diversified regional cooperation for the sustainable development of the Indian Ocean ("Indianocéanie"). Its portfolio comprises more than a dozen thematic cooperation projects rather than a single product platform, organized across marine and coastal ecosystems, sustainable fisheries (notably the multi-phase SWIOFish program), blue economy and circular economy, climate and hydrometeorological risk, food security and agroecology, public health (SEGA One Health, SANOI, SSIP), maritime security (PSP, ARSM), culture and creative industries (ICC, AléVini), and disaster risk reduction. Core technology consists of digital platforms and regional coordination infrastructure supporting ministerial councils, working groups, project implementation networks, and joint governance bodies (CTOI, AIODIS, FPAOI).

COI's business model is non-commercial and intergovernmental in nature: the organization does not charge for its services and is funded through member state contributions supplemented by grants and project financing from international development partners, primarily the World Bank (USD 9 million for SWIOFish2, 2018–2023; USD 12 million for SWIOFish5, 2024–2030), the French Development Agency (AFD), the French Global Environment Facility (FFEM), the European Union, FAO, and IRD. Go-to-market is event-driven and government-to-government: COI convenes ministerial councils, organizes regional conferences, and executes projects through institutional partners. Customers are functionally member state governments and regional bodies that consume coordination, technical assistance, and convening services rather than purchased products.

Name

Commission de l’océan Indien

Legal name

Commission de l'océan Indien

Website

https://commissionoceanindien.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Commission de l'océan Indien (COI) is a Mauritius-headquartered intergovernmental organization founded in 1984 that convenes five Indian Ocean island states — Comoros, France/Réunion, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles — to coordinate regional cooperation on sustainable fisheries, marine ecosystems, climate, health, maritime security, and blue economy development, funded by member contributions and donor grants.

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Product category

Intergovernmental Regional Cooperation

NAICS

International Affairs (92812)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Intergovernmental Organizations (BPADAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oceans, Coastal & Marine Resource Management (BPADALAI), Environment, Climate & Sustainable Development IGOs (BPADAAAI)

Keywords

• Regional cooperation services
• Intergovernmental coordination
• Sustainable development programs
• Marine fisheries management
• Blue economy initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Ebène

HQ country

Mauritius

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Intergovernmental Contributions: Member state contributions from five member countries (Comoros, France/Reunion, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles) fund core operations and administrative functions of the organization.
2. Development Project Financing: Major multi-year development projects funded by international financial partners including World Bank (SWIOFish2: 9 million USD, SWIOFish5: 12 million USD), AFD, and FFEM for specific regional development initiatives.
3. Technical Assistance Services: Provision of regional coordination, technical expertise, and implementation support to member states and partner organizations for sustainable development, maritime security, and blue economy programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Commission de l'océan Indien (COI) is an intergovernmental organization that coordinates diversified regional cooperation among five Indian Ocean member states (Comoros, France/Reunion, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles) for sustainable development. It implements and manages a portfolio of regional projects covering marine ecosystem management, sustainable fisheries, plastic pollution reduction, cultural industries, public health (One Health), maritime security, climate resilience, hydrometeorology, and food security, funded by member contributions and international development partners such as the World Bank, AFD, and FFEM.

Product overview

The Commission de l'océan Indien (COI) is an intergovernmental organization that groups five member states (Comoros, France/Reunion, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles) to animate diversified cooperation for the sustainable development of Indianocéanie. Rather than a unified commercial product platform, COI operates as a portfolio of regional cooperation projects and initiatives organized around thematic areas including: integrated marine and coastal ecosystem management, sustainable fisheries (SWIOFish programs), plastic pollution reduction (ExPLOI), cultural industries development (ICC with AléVini mobility fund), health cooperation (SEGA One Health, SANOI, SSIP), maritime security (PSP), climate resilience (HYDROMET, RECOS), and institutional governance. These projects function as the organization's core offerings, each with dedicated funding, implementation timelines, and partner networks managed through the COI General Secretariat.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 years of continuous regional cooperation and solidarity among Indian Ocean island nations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Plastic OdysseycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborative partner for the 4-month oceanographic and citizen mission (April-July 2025) visiting 6 ports across member states, combining scientific research on plastic pollution with public awareness activities.
• Mauritius Commercial Bank (MCB)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Supporting partner for the Plastic Odyssey campaign, providing local support and visibility for the oceanographic mission in Mauritius.
• IRD (Institut de Recherche pour le Développement)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Scientific partner conducting the oceanographic campaign with Plastic Odyssey, focusing on plastic pollution mapping, pathogen analysis, and coastal pollution factors.
• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Technical assistance partner for SWIOFish5 implementation, providing expertise in fisheries management and regional coordination support to the COI-managed project.
• Australia (RedR Agency)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaboration on disaster risk reduction in the Indian Ocean, organizing climate negotiation dialogue and COP preparation support.
• On The MoveminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023International cultural mobility network collaborating on the AléVini cultural mobility fund, providing expertise for cross-border artistic exchanges.
• University of Technology, MauritiusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Framework agreement signed for cooperation in education, research, and regional development activities.
• SWIOFC (Southwest Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Regional fisheries body receiving COI support through SWIOFish2 for tuna and tuna-like species management coordination in Southwest Indian Ocean countries.
• AIODIS (Etats insulaires en développement d'Afrique et de l'océan Indien)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Platform of 8 island states (Cap Vert, Guinea Bissau, Sao Tomé-et-Principe, Comoros, Mauritius, Madagascar, Maldives, Seychelles) receiving COI support for blue economy and circular economy development.
• FPAOI (Fédération des Pêcheurs Artisans de l'Océan Indien)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Regional federation of artisanal fishers from 5 countries (Comoros, Seychelles, Mauritius, Madagascar, Réunion) with 36+ organizations, receiving COI support for sustainable fishing practices and value chain development.
• CTOI/IOTC (Commission des thons de l'océan Indien)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Tuna commission receiving COI support through SWIOFish2 for implementing fisheries resolutions and regional coordination.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP): SPREP is the regional intergovernmental environmental body for the Pacific, coordinating marine conservation, climate adaptation, and biodiversity programs across Pacific island states. It parallels COI's RECOS, SWIOFish, and ExPLOI initiatives for the Indian Ocean.
• Pacific Islands Forum (PIF): PIF is the principal regional intergovernmental organization for Pacific island states, serving a comparable convening role for small island developing states on climate, fisheries, and ocean governance. It is structurally analogous to COI and serves a similar member-state coordination function in a different ocean basin.
• Southwest Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission (SWIOFC): SWIOFC is a regional fisheries body directly coordinated with COI through SWIOFish2 and SWIOFish5 projects. It is functionally a partner and concurrent peer for sustainable fisheries management in the Southwest Indian Ocean.
• Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA): IORA is a regional intergovernmental body covering the wider Indian Ocean rim with 23 member states. It overlaps directly with COI on blue economy, fisheries, maritime security, and disaster risk management in the Indian Ocean, though with a broader geographic and economic mandate.
• Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC/CTOI): IOTC is a regional fisheries management organization for tuna in the Indian Ocean and is jointly controlled alongside COI's regional fisheries work. It is a direct functional peer for SWIOFish programs and tuna stock management in the same geography.
• Caribbean Community (CARICOM): CARICOM is a regional intergovernmental organization of Caribbean states that mirrors COI's role of coordinating small island developing states on shared economic, environmental, and security challenges. It is structurally analogous despite serving a different ocean basin.

Broad incumbents

• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO): FAO is a core technical assistance partner to COI on SWIOFish5 and is a broader incumbent providing fisheries, food security, and One Health programming globally. It is a significant peer in the same functional areas where COI delivers regional programs.
• International Maritime Organization (IMO): IMO is the UN specialized agency regulating global shipping and maritime safety. It overlaps with COI's PSP port security and maritime safety programs and is a broader incumbent in the maritime governance space where COI operates regionally.
• IOC-UNESCO (Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission): IOC-UNESCO coordinates global ocean science and oceanography programs among governments. It is a larger, established body that overlaps COI on marine ecosystem management, oceanographic research (e.g., IRD partnership with COI), and capacity development for member states.

Emerging players

• Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF): OIF is a francophone intergovernmental organization whose membership overlaps substantially with COI's member states (Comoros, Madagascar, Seychelles, Mauritius, plus France). It addresses similar development cooperation themes and shares institutional channels for cultural and educational initiatives such as COI's ICC/AléVini cultural industries work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

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