Implications for Mauritius of the July 2008 Draft Agricultural Modalities

by Gowreeshankursing Rajpati

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The  paper  is made  up  of  two  parts.  The  first one  explains  the  particular  Mauritian  context and  shows why  sugar  is  so  vital  for Mauritius. The  second  one  examines  the  Falconer  text TN/AG/W/4/Rev.3  (hereinafter  referred  to  as the  Falconer  text  or  the  July  2008 Modalities document)  in  respect  of  the  three  pillars  and the part on export restrictions and prohibitions. The analysis given here  refers  to  the Falconer text but it is recognised that the text is no more than  a  reflection  and  a  fair  assessment made by Ambassador Crawford Falconer. It highlights the  state  of  play  in  the  negotiations  where every Member or Group is expected to canvass its  positions  continuously  and  work  towards compromises wherever possible.

Of  the  nine  countries  selected  for  the  series of  country  studies,  Mauritius  is  not  only  the smallest  one  but  also  possesses  very  specific characteristics  that  may  apply  to  a  range  of developing countries. It is therefore considered appropriate to have an elaborate presentation of the situation of agriculture in Mauritius and the challenges  facing  it  so as  to better understand the impact of the Falconer Text on Mauritius.

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