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S A Royle

    Geography Review
    |May 1, 1995
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    Mauritius overcame population and resource challenges by implementing family planning and economic diversification. This strategy transformed the island into a model micro-state, successfully managing its growth.

    Area of Science:

    • Demographics
    • Economic Development
    • Environmental Sustainability

    Background:

    • Mauritius faced a severe population and resource imbalance by the mid-20th century.
    • Unchecked population growth strained the island's limited resources, threatening sustainability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the effectiveness of Mauritius's dual strategy in addressing population and resource challenges.
    • To evaluate the long-term impact of family planning and economic diversification on micro-state development.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a national family-planning policy to curb population growth.
    • Economic diversification initiatives, focusing on manufacturing, tourism, and financial services.
    • Analysis of the socio-economic and demographic shifts resulting from these interventions.
    Keywords:
    AfricaAfrica South Of The SaharaCarrying CapacityDeveloping CountriesDevelopment PlanningEastern AfricaEconomic DevelopmentEconomic FactorsEnglish Speaking AfricaEnvironmentFamily PlanningFamily Planning ProgramsFrench Speaking AfricaMauritiusNatural ResourcesPolicyPopulation PolicySocial Policy

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    Main Results:

    • Significant reduction in population growth rates.
    • Successful economic transformation through the Mauritius Export Processing Zone and other sectors.
    • Shift from an overpopulation crisis to a model of sustainable micro-state development.

    Conclusions:

    • The integrated approach of population control and economic diversification proved effective for Mauritius.
    • Mauritius serves as a case study for micro-states facing similar population-resource challenges.
    • Proactive policy interventions can enable small island nations to overcome developmental hurdles.