Educational Journey
Sun Yat-sen University
PhD in School of Public Administration • School of Public Administration
2005University of Mauritius, University of Manchester, Sun-Yat Sen University
BSc (Hons.) First Class, MA (Economic and Social Studies), PhD, Associate Professor • Management
Experience
Professor
2001 - 2035 • Department of Business, Management and LawUniversity of Technology
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Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Chartered
Member since 2013Grants and Awards
Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, Gold Medal
University of Mauritius
LOGIN-Africa
Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
Consultancy for Crafting a 10-year Strategic Plan for Children of Mauritius 2025-20235
Ministry of Gender and Family Welfare, Government of Mauritius
Consultancy for Crafting Strategies to Improve Services for Children
Ministry of Gender and Family Welfare
To Develop Decent Work Programme for Mauritius 2025-2029
Ministry of Labour and Industrial Relations
Assessing the Effectiveness of Non-Formal Education in Mauritius
National Solidarity Investment Fund (NSIF), National Empowerment Foundation
Erasmus+
Erasmus Programme
Research
Trends in Incarceration and Recidivism in Mauritius a Raising the Alarm
Keywords : Recidivism, Re-integration of ex-detainees, ExpenditureCorrectional and incarceration policies for crime and deviance have as consequences the following: “Retribution” – which is an expression of society’s moral outrage; “Deterrence” – which argues that punishment for offenders should be sure, speedy, commensurate with crime and sufficiently conspicuous to deter others from committing crimes; “Incapacitation” – […]
Managing Multi-Ethnic Mauritus
Title: Managing Multi Ethnic Mauritius Multi Ethnic Mauritius management has since long been subject to criticisms. Members of different ethnic groups always blame Government for failure to satisfy their ethnic group requirements. There is often shifting of blames at all levels when things do not work. Forty years have passed since independence and there is the perception that we have failed to build a nation. Most people still put their ethnic identities before their national identities. The few who claim to be Mauritians complain that their demands are rarely met by authorities. In one way or the other the majority of our population is of opinion that leaders are not managing the country effectively. The main aim of this paper is to examine the causes of ethnic tension and ethnic conflict and the extent to which we have been able to manage them. The paper also looks into the management responsibility – more precisely-whether the state really plays its role effectively. The principal observation is that some state stakeholders are not playing their roles effectively. Finally, we come up with a new model of leadership- Global Benchmarker Leader - which is required to manage multi ethnic Mauritius thereby leading towards nation building and its consolidation.
Rural development in a fast developing African society: The Case of Mauritius
Title: Rural development in a fast developing African society: The Case of Mauritius Societies that are called modern are those where the states have encouraged a more holistic approach to development as both the urban and rural areas have been given much attention. Most of the African countries face the difficulties to go for a balanced development program mainly because of financial problem but also because of lack of commitment on the part of the state stakeholders to develop, design and implement appropriate policies for rural development. The challenge for most developing societies is to make judicious useof available scarce resources to cause development and modernity that satisfies all the inhabitants. In this paper the case of Mauritius, a fast developing African society, will be considered. The main objectives of the paper are to I. To take stock of the factors that have been taken by the Mauritius state, since its independence, to cause rural development and II. To discuss whetherMauritius is a success story regarding rural development. For the sake of this study, use of both primary and secondary data has been made. Books, government documents, information received from the Chief Regional Development Officer and Citizens’ Advice Bureau officers and observation have proved to be very useful in writing this paper.The principal finding shows that Mauritius has resorted to the appropriate policies and the necessary implementation in achieving success in its rural development. However, the state needs to constantly review its policies and go for good governance to cope with new challenges so that the rural inhabitants are not left outside the mainstream of development.
Working and Living conditions of Chinese migrants in Mauritius
Chinese migrants are well known for being courageous, patient, hardworking and change competent. Their ‘work culture’ is well recognised in Mauritius. They come to Mauritius with the intent of working hard and saving money for their families back home. They make the least amount of complaints and adapt very quickly to changing conditions of work. Through their contributions during the last three decades in various sectors of the economy, more particularly in the Export Processing Zone (EPZ), it can be safely assumed that they have helped much towards the development of the country. The main objectives of this paper are to: (i) take stock of the working and living conditions of the Chinese expatriates and (ii) examine the extent to which they are satisfied with their work. For the purpose of this study, 50 Chinese workers have been interviewed. One of the main findings of this study is that the majority of Chinese migrants are often exploited in various ways by their employers. Quite a large number of the respondents argued that they were victims of discrimination in the country. One main recommendation would be to review the conditions of contract workers regarding their safety and security. The host country should take the responsibility of ensuring that new policies devised are translated into effective actions for the benefit of the expatriates.
