@article{496648,
      note = {Includes bibliographical references.},
      author = {Willmore, Larry N.},
      url = {http://digitallibrary.un.org/record/496648},
      title = {Universal pensions in Mauritius : lessons for the rest of  us /},
      publisher = {UN,},
      abstract = {That the Government of Mauritius provides nearly every  resident over the age of 60 with a non-contributory, basic  pension is one of the best-kept secrets in the world. The  scheme dates from 1950 and became universal in 1958,  following abolition of a means test. Remarkably,  introduction of a compulsory, contributory scheme for  workers in the private sector appears to have strengthened  the non-contributory regime without affecting its  universality. This paper examines the past and future of  non-contributory, universal pensions in Mauritius, and  draws lessons that might be useful for other countries,  especially those in the developing world.},
      recid = {496648},
      pages = {[23] p. :},
      address = {[New York] :. 2003-04},
      year = {2003},
      month = {Apr},
}