Mauritius PM meets NGOs after unrest
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam led talks with youth and vulnerable family support groups on October 29.
Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam chaired a meeting with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on Thursday, October 29, following recent unrest. The three-hour consultation aimed to identify factors of marginalisation and exclusion affecting young people and vulnerable families.
The meeting included Deputy Prime Minister Arianne Navarre-Marie and ministers Ashok Subron and Annabelle Savabaddy. NGOs were chosen for their direct knowledge of issues such as education, employment, poverty, mental health, drug abuse, domestic violence, discrimination, and artist marginalisation.
This initial discussion with NGOs will be followed by talks with interfaith committees, ministries, and public bodies. The government plans to create a roadmap with clear deadlines and responsibilities to achieve verifiable results and provide opportunities for young people.
Why it mattersThe Prime Minister is initiating dialogue with NGOs to address social issues like poverty and youth marginalisation after recent unrest.