About Us
environmental conservation
Pioneering Sustainable Development in the outer islands of Seychelles
The Islands Development Company (IDC) was officially established on 29th April 1980, to create a structured framework for developing the economy of Seychelles' outer islands.
IDC is strongly committed to delivering reliable, timely, and courteous service while working to ensure that all development activities on the outer islands are conducted in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
The company’s wide-ranging operations include providing air and sea transportation links across the outer islands of Seychelles, as well as constructing and maintaining essential infrastructure to support key economic sectors such as tourism and agriculture.
IDC is strongly committed to delivering reliable, timely, and courteous service while working to ensure that all development activities on the outer islands are conducted in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
The company’s wide-ranging operations include providing air and sea transportation links across the outer islands of Seychelles, as well as constructing and maintaining essential infrastructure to support key economic sectors such as tourism and agriculture.
We actively support environmental conservation and the protection of ecosystems and species within the outer islands and Silhouette
We also provide facilities for the management of electricity generation and distribution, potable water treatment, sewerage and solid waste treatment facilities.
We build, manage and maintain airfield facilities, as well as harbour and maritime infrastructure to ensure efficient air and maritime transportation.
The IDC provides all of our islands with an inventory of food and essential supplies, including the necessary medical equipment.
We provide medical facilities for routine care and offer emergency medivac services, ensuring timely transport to equipped medical centers.
IDC maintains law and order and manages national emergency plans for the outer islands.
IDC also provides facilities - including accommodation, transport and equipment - for our environmental partner Island Conservation Society (ICS).
ICS runs conservation centres at premises provided by IDC on Alphonse, Desroches, Farquhar and Silhouette.
We also support ICS expeditions to other islands, including Astove, Cosmoledo and Providence.
We also support ICS expeditions to other islands, including Astove, Cosmoledo and Providence.
Preserving Paradise, Powering Progress
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History
Discovered and charted by Arab, Portuguese, French and British navigators, the outer islands of Seychelles were amongst the last islands on earth to receive human inhabitants...
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Aims & Activities
IDC aims to provide a structure to develop the outer islands of Seychelles in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner to the benefit of the people of Seychelles...
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Conservation
The outer islands of Seychelles are among the most beautiful and least spoilt tropical islands in the world. IDC aims to protect and preserve this unique heritage...
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The IDC Team
IDC is governed by a Board of Directors appointed under the provisions of the Companies Act 1972. The Head Office is at Ile du Port and Aviation deptartment is located at Pointe Larue...
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What we offer
our services
IDC supports the Seychelles economy through various activities on the outer islands. These include agriculture, exporting coconut oil, and producing casuarina charcoal. The Aviation Department manages a fleet of aircraft for transporting workers, visitors, and supplies. Additionally, IDC operates the vessel Enterprise II for sea links, offering comprehensive vessel chartering services.
IDC's construction arm, GICC, undertakes major projects, including government and private renovations. The company also provides guesthouse accommodations on several islands for Seychellois residents, ensuring comfortable stays for those visiting the outer islands. This multi-faceted approach supports both economic development and conservation efforts in Seychelles.
view moreIDC's construction arm, GICC, undertakes major projects, including government and private renovations. The company also provides guesthouse accommodations on several islands for Seychellois residents, ensuring comfortable stays for those visiting the outer islands. This multi-faceted approach supports both economic development and conservation efforts in Seychelles.
