StraConsult
was commissioned by SAHRIT to undertake a study to analyse the capacity of the
media to investigate, expose or report on corruption.
One of the aims
of this study is to understand the concept of corruption in general and how it
is perceived in Mauritius.
Moreover, a
review of the legal framework in which the media operates in Mauritius as well
as an analysis of the institutions and the laws against corruption in the
country was essential for a good understanding of the context in which the
Mauritian society fights against corruption and how the media can operate to
unveil cases of alleged corruption.
A review of the
main corruption cases reported by the press over the last years was also carried
out to provide a better insight of the role which the media plays as a watchdog
against corruption.
The government
has also its role to play in preserving the society from the scourge of
corruption. In that respect, a review of parliamentary debates and committee
reports and government Commissions of Inquiry concerning corruption is also
included.
Finally, a
survey of key informants of the public sector including the judiciary and
parastatals, the private sector, including private institutions,
Non-governmental Organisations (NGO's) and leading media actors was carried to
know their views about corruption in general, within their own organisations and
their appreciation of the role played by media to analyse, investigate and
report on matters of corruption in Mauritius...
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The study undertaken
indicates that Mauritian entrepreneurs are strongly motivated, relatively weak
in management and that there is serious dysfunction between entrepreneurs and
resource providing institutions.
Profit is not the main
motivation for Mauritians to become entrepreneurs, but a high degree of self
esteem and need for achievement in the field they have chosen. The majority
became entrepreneurs not because they were driven by external circumstances, but
as a result of their own determination. They are driven by the spirit of hard
work, and are even not deterred by a situation where they are not able to draw
an adequate salary for themselves. This spirit of sacrifice and the
consciousness that entrepreneurship is not equivalent of quick immediate gains
is a very good basis for further growth. It shows that SMEs are eager to absorb
the support extended to them and translate it into higher performance...
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