1. Purpose and programme logic
The programme is designed as a connected agenda rather than a collection of unrelated topics. It begins with the capacity and accountability of the State; builds the conditions for a high-opportunity economy and world-class human capital; broadens participation and economic security; strengthens the foundations of daily life; modernises the productive base; and concludes with fiscal sustainability and disciplined implementation.
Individual chapters may proceed at different speeds, but each should recognise its links with the rest of the programme. For example, better jobs depend on enterprise transformation and human capital; sustainable social protection depends on growth, employment and fiscal capacity; and infrastructure choices must be linked to productivity, resilience, financing and delivery capability.
2. Status of the chapter proposals
- The chapter headings and listed themes define the initial field of inquiry.
- Project teams may refine the question in their Scoping Note, to be approved by the Board.
- Each chapter must follow the guidelines in the approved version of Paper 2, including evidence, independent challenge, public consultation and final Board approval.
- Cross-cutting issues should be handled jointly whenever practical, to avoid inconsistent recommendations or double counting of costs. Where volunteer resources or timing do not allow this, papers produced later must ensure consistency with the earlier paper. Where reconciliation conflicts fundamentally, the Chair will convene the teams to see whether the original recommendations should change; if consensus cannot be reached, the Board decides. If conclusions change, a revised paper will explain why.
- The Board may combine chapters, commission a narrower pilot or reorder work when capacity and public need require it.
3. The six-part programme
| Part | Chapters |
|---|---|
| I · Building the State capable of transformation | I–II: a high-performing, participatory State; democracy, accountability and public trust |
| II · Building a high-opportunity economy | III–V: the economy, human capital, a healthier Mauritius |
| III · Expanding participation and economic security | VI–VIII: jobs, an ageing society, social mobility |
| IV · Improving the foundations of daily life | IX–X: housing and communities, safety and cohesion |
| V · Modernising the productive base | XI–XIV: infrastructure, energy, food and water, global connection |
| VI · Paying for transformation and delivering it | XV–XVI: fiscal sustainability, implementation |
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4. Programme endpoint: from repair to transformation
The concluding synthesis should draw together the high-performing State, the high-opportunity economy, human capability, fiscal sustainability, participation, citizen ownership and long-term national renewal. It should identify reinforcing reforms, major trade-offs and a coherent sequence rather than simply summarising the chapters.
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