Chapter
The Consolidation of Democracy in Mauritius
Abstract
The dangers posed by ethnic conflict and unrealized popular hopes for economic progress are two major stumbling blocks to democratic consolidation. When Mauritius became independent in 1968 the many serious difficulties it faced included ethnic conflicts, economic stagnation, rapid population growth and high unemployment. Yet, three decades on Mauritius is a flourishing democracy and an economic success. The explanation seems to be good luck, a …
Authors
Carroll BW; Carroll T
Book title
The Resilience of Democracy
Pagination
pp. 179-197
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
DOI
10.4324/9781315038261-9