Affirmative action policies and poverty in Fiji: an examination of post-coup policies and programs

Reddy, Mahendra and Prasad, Biman C. (2002) Affirmative action policies and poverty in Fiji: an examination of post-coup policies and programs. Development Bulletin, 60 . pp. 58-61. ISSN 1035-1132

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Abstract

Affirmative action programmes are designed to alleviate discrimination against individuals and groups. As debate continues in Fiji about the validity of the conservative approach to affirmative action a number of questions need to be asked. What are the monetary costs? Is there a basis to justify affirmative action policies for indigenous Fijians? Have affirmative action policies reached the targeted population? Is the policy constructive or counterproductive? Does it lead to the violation of the civil rights of other communities in a plural and a multi-ethnic society like Fiji?

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Divisions:	Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE) > School of Economics
Depositing User:	Ms Shalni Sanjana
Date Deposited:	15 May 2002 08:55
Last Modified:	15 May 2012 08:55
URI:	https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/4577

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