https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/id/eprint/14286 2021-08-27T17:41:48Z info:eu-repo/semantics/descriptiveMetadata https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/id/eprint/14286/ Universal Pensions in Mauritius: Lessons for the Rest of Us Willmore, L. 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. United Nations DESA 2003-04 Conference or Workshop Item NonPeerReviewed Willmore, L. <https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/view/iiasa/1666.html> (2003). Universal Pensions in Mauritius: Lessons for the Rest of Us. DOI:10.2139/ssrn.398280 <https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.398280>. In: 4th International Research Conference on Social Security, International Social Security Association, Antwerp, Belgium. 10.2139/ssrn.398280 10.2139/ssrn.398280 10.2139/ssrn.398280 info:eu-repo/semantics/humanStartPage