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The Fading Developmental State: Growing inequality in Mauritius*

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The small multi-ethnic island state of Mauritius has made great strides and embraced the notion of equal opportunity for all, although this has not always been translated in practice. This article argues that, while the first wave of structural transformation contributed to economic growth and employment opportunities for citizens, development has not been equitable, especially with respect to Mauritians of African origin. The quest for a second wave of sustainable transformation may not be easy and the country needs to rethink its model of development and ensure that the latter is infused with ethical and human centred governance.

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  • Sheila Bunwaree, 2014. "The Fading Developmental State: Growing inequality in Mauritius*," Development, Palgrave Macmillan;Society for International Deveopment, vol. 57(3-4), pages 578-590, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:develp:v:57:y:2014:i:3-4:p:578-590
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    1. Browne, Katherine Elizabeth & Razafiarimanana, Claudien & Jogannah, Rajini, 2024. "Informal institutions and “Imperfect Equity” in internationally financed adaptation in Madagascar and Mauritius," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 181(C).
    2. Constantine, Collin & Khemraj, Tarron, 2019. "Geography, economic structures and institutions: A synthesis," Structural Change and Economic Dynamics, Elsevier, vol. 51(C), pages 371-379.

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