Universal pensions in Mauritius : lessons for the rest of us / Larry Willmore
2003
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SymboleST/ESA/2003/DP.32
TitreUniversal pensions in Mauritius : lessons for the rest of us / Larry Willmore
AccèsEnglish: esa03dp32 - PDF ;
Résumé
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.
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ST/DESA(05)/D611/no.32
AuteursWillmore, Larry N.
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Date[New York] : UN, Apr. 2003
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[23] p. : graphs, tables
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Includes bibliographical references.