Poverty, Jobs, and Inequalities: Average Salaries Must Double

The Poverty & Equity Brief on Mauritius, published by the World Bank this month, provides an overview of poverty, inequality, and employment in the country. Although the report was released recently, it is based on 2023 data, including the Household Budget Survey, to analyze the current situation.

The report asserts that the island has managed to reduce poverty, with notable progress among certain demographics, while also highlighting the ...