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Par:-  Rabin Bhujun

On 22/05/2011

Drôle de rapport que celui des Mauriciens avec l’argent. Le sentiment pourrait presque se résumer en une phrase : « Sois riche et cache-toi ! » Il ne fait aucun doute que certains lecteurs pousseront des cris d’effroi à la lecture de notre dossier de cette semaine (voir pages 10-13). Des « c’est indécent, comment peut-il toucher tant de millions par an ? » se feront probablement entendre. C’est dommage…


Si la conscience collective locale est composée d’un fatras d’apports européens, africains et asiatiques, ce sont souvent les a priori européens et judéo-chrétiens qui se manifestent dans nos rapports avec l’argent. La fortune, quand elle n’est pas discrète, devient invariablement obscène… ou même sale. « Finn kokin sa, li fi nn fer tranzaksion, piti misie la sa, alerma li proteze… » Voilà quelques variantes de ce que l’on peut entendre au sujet des signes extérieurs de richesse qu’arborent quelques-uns de nos compatriotes.


Des psychosociologues ont encore à décrypter cette étonnante défiance qu’ont les Mauriciens envers ceux qui réussissent. Jean Suzanne – même s’il est loin d’être un patron modèle – a sans doute été desservi par son image de golden boy pouvant se permettre de fl amber un demi-million de roupies sur une montre. De même, on se prend presque à comprendre Navin Ramgoolam quand il a balayé la polémique au sujet de son Aston Martin d’un hargneux : « Ki zot oule, mo roul dan saret bef ? »


Le Premier ministre a démontré, le 1er mai dernier, qu’il a une lecture très « complexée » de certains comportements et critiques. Toutefois, contrairement à ce qu’il affirme, les écrits de Frantz Fanon n’expliquent pas tout. Là où Ramgoolam voit des esprits « colonisés », nous voyons des esprits coincés dans une logique de classe. Hier encore, les grands-parents d’une majorité de Mauriciens étaient des ouvriers mal payés dans les champs et sur les chantiers et docks.


En à peine une génération et demie, leur niveau de vie, et surtout celui de leurs enfants, a connu un bond phénoménal.


Sauf que l’émancipation économique n’a pas été accompagnée de l’affranchissement des esprits. Le petit-fils de laboureur qui devient cadre est une progression acceptée. La fi lle d’infirmière qui fi nit avocate force l’admiration des voisins. Mais au-delà de ces scenarii, le « Mauritian Dream » cahote. Si aux États-Unis, le « tout est possible » est érigé en dogme quasi religieux, ici, un succès trop éclatant passe vite pour être suspect… voire immérité.


Le Mauricien moyen semble trouver parfaitement acceptable que certains de ses compatriotes mènent une vie rêvée à New York ou à Singapore en tant qu’as de la fi nance ou chef d’entreprise. Mais il suffi t de replacer ces mêmes enfants du pays dans le contexte local pour que leur train de vie soit soudain considéré comme presque illégitime.


Si Prakash Maunthrooa a pu gagner Rs 200 000 en un mois en tant que consultant international, certains esprits chagrins ne verront en lui qu’un nominé politique, qui ne mérite nullement le même package en tant que directeur général du Board of Investment. De même, si les Rs 20 millions que coûte annuellement le grand patron de la MCB peuvent paraître faramineuses, ce chiffre ne représente, en fait, qu’à peine la moitié du centième des bénéfices de cette banque !


L’émancipation économique des Mauriciens passera par notre capacité à voir grand, en nous décomplexant vis-à-vis des gros sous et des gros salaires. Si un Premier ministre ou un ministre compétent encaissent respectivement un chèque de Rs 200 000 et de Rs 145 000 à chaque fin de mois, nous ne devrions pas avoir à y redire. Seule la compétence compte. Celle-ci est d’ailleurs parfaitement mesurable car liée aux résultats que produisent élus, fonctionnaires, nominés politiques ou grands pontes des affaires.


Commentaires

Par Athé
Jun 28, 2011
Monne trouve ca l'article la ein pe tard. Mais ene vrai stupidité. Zordi probleme le monde tout dimoune connais. Ena ene coté dimoune ki pe mort a cause pe consomme trop boucou et ki pe consomme initile et d'ene autre coté dimoune pena minimum. Ca mode consommation boulimique la en plis pe detruire la planete avec pollition et pe gaspille tout ressource. Mo zis envie dire Rabin saye alle rode ene live de Pierre Rabhi " Vers La sobriété heureuse". Zis ene ti le'exemple. Gramatin mo galoupe 1km pou alle acter mo dipain. et mo prend mo bus pou alle travail. En faisant ca mo mari heureux, mo la santé bon, et en contre partie mo pa pe faire pollution, mo pa pe contribuer dan l'embouteillaz , mo pa pe faire devises kit pays et l'economie ki mo faire mo capav donn ca ene ti clochard ki li li pe servi ca casse la pou acter ene ti manzer.Mo esperer ki to capav comprend ca.
Par From: RAILTRACK.
May 23, 2011
From: RAILTRACK Le « Mauritian Dream ». I read the contents of this article with deepest thoughts, and see some huge gaps in the assessment of the Mauritian society. It is a society that has got hidden layers, and understandably it is never easy to get across to the unseen yet active maneuverings of those that get to the top of the ladder. The often repeated remarks of some when they state that they accept sacrifices through launching themselves in the domain of politics and assuming posts in State owned corporations are mere hypocrisy and downright insolence. The benefits, power influence, authority, and network expansion and other advantages are enormous, and beyond the imagination of ordinary mortals. The belief that those so call international consultants are merely acting as Good Samaritan is one easy , and yet too readily acceptable idea. Many are using the avenue of State owned corporation CEO post as platform for stretching their public image, and launching themselves in active politics. Of course the norms of rewarding anyone that really performs and offer concrete and visible developments gains peers recognition. But here we are dealing with a different kind of animal altogether. The stepping of so many in States owned corporations take place through lots of wheeling and dealings that has political undertones. We need to be focusing upon the need to have a right framework for selecting people for leading the heavy responsibilities of public bodies. Too often those that move up through the offer of welfare benefits , and received academic qualifications that allow their mobility to highest State office, acted with sheer indifference once they reach the luxury leather seat. The dismemberment of welfare benefits had taken place by those same people, who yesteryears enjoyed the benefits of a nanny State. It is all very well to deliver speeches about the change taking place in Society, at the moment the big society is lacking a cutting edge. It has no teeth. The poorest are taking the biggest hit while, at the same time, you see huge mismanagement as shown in various National audit reports and this is not right. The rhetoric about the coming of a new breed of professionals that drives for hefty pay package is all too readily heard by many as aspirational waffle designed to conceal a deeply damaging withdrawal of the state from its responsibilities to the most vulnerable. But cynicism is too easy a response and the opportunity is too important to let pass. « Ki zot oule, mo roul dan saret bef? » denotes one serious fracture with the ground realities of Mauritian society.
Par Un electeur de no 3
May 23, 2011
Les ministres Aimee et Soodhun doivent rire sous cape.
Par Tryptophan
May 23, 2011
Si les compétences de l "elu", du Civil Sevant coûteux et du magnat des affaires sont “parfaitement mesurées”, respectivement, par nombre de voix, la taille de leurs paies et le nombre d'hôtels de plage possedes , peut-être la supposement bonne qualite de vie de la moyenne Mauricienne peut être PARFAITEMENT MESUREE par son niveau d'endettement. Et les banques continuent a nous dire: «YES, YOU CAN!!'' Rabin très habilement introduit l'idée de la psychosociologie, car il y trouve certains mécanismes de base de la société que la logique un peu bizarre du" trickle down economics” ne tient pas compte . Le ressentiment de ceux qui corrompent leur chemin vers le pouvoir est réel et fort. L’innacceptable nominations politiques à des salaires élevés est considéré sacrilege . La disparité du soutien financier et preferential accordés à ceux qui possèdent déjà «trop» est très reprehensible: Il s'agit d’un anathème à l'esprit de "yes we can", ce qui .... même aux Etats-Unis est seulement un slogan, compte tenu du nombre de personnes qui en sont privées de soins de santé adéquats ….
Par Starbright
May 23, 2011
Freedom of information does not exist in Mauritius.Freedom of information may also refer to the right to privacy in the context of the internet and information technology.As with the right to freedom of expression, the right to privacy is a recognised human right and freedom of information acts is an extension to this right.In Scandinavia, we are all able to check out anything we want online ; for instance wage, wealth, income tax, property tax or whatsoever of anybody we want.. We can also check out the privacy of our neighbors, friends, acquaintances, the PM, the King or all members of parliament etc whenever we want and it's completely lawful.Mr BhuJun has only written about the wages of the above-mentioned but the people of Mauritius are so determined to know their wealths and how much do they pay in taxes every month?Do they pay any tax at all? As far as i'm concerned, i'm a pensioner today but still 20% of my income go to the tax office every month.
Par Lélio Wong
May 22, 2011
But if we compare merits and wealth ? Spititual wealth and high IQ's are both more visible but not fairly compensated. If materialism rules the world, pride is the reward for humble pies. And in Mauritius " moralité pa rempli vente". What a pity ?
Par private eye
May 22, 2011
I agree with Integrity: this article is making an apology for misuse of public money by public officers, often, as we have seen recently through clear instances of corruption. It is important to make a clear distinction between money earned based on honest performance and money earned just because you are in the inner circle of the political party in power. Private sector pay is set by the Market, company boards and shareholders, therefore not really really relevant here.  Having said that it may be a good idea to review the whole area of public governance, the potential link between public sector pay levels and corruption. 
Par Nash2
May 22, 2011
With such linear reasoning,I can only say welcome to the< batter bus >united club Mr Ravin.
Par chitchat
May 22, 2011
You pay peanuts, you get monkeys. Are the Mauritian politicians worthy of their salaries? NO they are the discontentment of the people, they are the ones doing their job "pour l'amour du fric" some have no qualifications to get an interview for a basic job but once elected as MP they protect and chose who should get promoted or employed for the top jobs. A Mauritian MP has job security and working arrangements far superior to the employees of the private and public sector. It's no surprise that their proteges are among the fat cats.
Par PLOUM PLOUM- THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE !!
May 22, 2011
I don’t want to be a Billionaire, I JUST WANT TO LIVE LIKE ONE !! Passons au serieux, @ Integrity: The issue of so-called qualifications is a red herring here. Some of them may argue that they are highly qualified , if not the most qualified person on Planet Earth, therefore deserve every cents they are being paid. The real issue(s) is/ are : 1. How are they appointed ( the Appointment procedure). 2. Can every ordinary citizen compete for the post? 3. What precisely is their Job’s description, if at all one exist ?. 4. How are their performance measured ( if at all this word exists in their vocabulary)?. 5. What precisely is their roles and modus operandi within the various ministries or PM’s Office, such as Time management, Line manager, Appraisal etc? 6. What exactly is their full PAY PACKAGE and other BENEFITS? 7. An equally VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION : Do these Conseillers and Consultants BELONG TO SOME SECRET ORGANISATION , which guarantees THEY ARE ALWAYS APPOINTED IRRESPECTIVE OF WHICH PARTY IS IN POWER? Let us be fair and say it very loud and clear : ALL PMs , PAST AND PRESENT, feel obligated under the current political system to be surrounded by CON-seillers and CON-sultants. My own experience suggest that this is not simply JOBS for the BOYS ( colleur la Fiches, failed candidates etc), but it is also the product of the Last Minute Coalition practice of all Political Parties whereby a surplus of “ Prospective” candidates ( mostly Doctors and Lawyers) is produced as a result of having to share the number of Tickets in a Coalition, ( 18 MSM Tickets mean 18 Prospective Labour candidates “Batte la Mok !”. I once asked one of these CON-sultant to define his role> He answered : A CON-sultant is a person who borrowed your watch to tell you the time and get paid handsomely for it! In my view, these are guys who HAVE NOTHING TO DO , so they are paid TO DO IT in various Ministries.
Par sisen
May 22, 2011
C'est drole que ceux qui devraient moins s'attacher a l'argent ou les biens materiels qui le sont.Je suis hindou et je sais que notre religion nous applelle à ne pas nous attacher aux biens materiels et de plutot de nous attacher à ce qui est spirituels et surtout Seva ou service. Mais le comble aujourd'hui je vois que la majorité d'hindous courent derriere les biens materiels.
Par Beat It
May 22, 2011
Flawed reasoning indeed Integrity, but I hardly find yours any more balanced! Do you mean that CEO should not be accountable to shareholders? Ever heard of asymmetry of information? Do you think people are really aware of the pay packets of top dogs and fat cats in public-listed companies? There is a myth in Mauritius whereas top salaries are justified and does not compare favourably with those in developed countries. I even heard that some CEOs here think that they are entitled to Lehman brothers type of packages + bonuses! I challenge anyone to prove me wrong on this one: like spreads on interest and foreign exchange in the banking sector, the gap between top and low salaries rank among the widest in the world. We are definitely not in Scandinavia. Looks more like ....
Par Philippe
May 22, 2011
Je trouve l'analyse un peu simpliste. QU'on nous demontre leurs qualifications et leurs qualités et là on acceptera qu'ils meritent le salaire alloué. Et pourquoi cette fixation sur les Banques??
Par Integrity
May 22, 2011
This is the most stupid reasoning I have come across.People are not agaist the competent Mauritians earning high salaries and perform efficiently. People are against those stupid political nominees who, without the appropriate qualifications and simply being relatives or agents of unscrupulous politicians are given huge salaries for doing nothing. How are Gentil and Ruhee, Ah Fat!! contributing to the progress of our country. The writer of the text has cited the Chief Executive of MCB, has anyone heard any complaint against the CEO of MCB? No Never and on top of that the MCB CEO is getting paid by the shareholders of MCB. In the case of the advisers they are paid from the Tax revenues paid by very poor Mauritians, hard earned incomes, from the sweat of their brow, their blood, even their lives. And no one has authorised Ramgoolam to recruit so many advisers while MCB CEO is voted by shareholders. Your opinion does not hold water, you......
Par arvinchandra
May 22, 2011
ti pays.... ti lesprit.... maha(mega) corrompus
Par Thin Cat
May 22, 2011
Wow, merci pour l'aplogie de l'excés! L'expression fat cat ne devrait pas exister....
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