Interview: Dr Michael Atchia
* ‘The closure and taking over of the MTC is utterly condemnable. Will any private institution be safe from unilateral takeover after that?’
* ‘The embers of discontent are out for now, mainly through communication with citizens. People rumble, protest when they, rightly so, do not understand what is happening…”
Dr Michael Atchia needs no introduction to our readers as a pedagogue with an interest in environmental matters. We chose to seek his views on his previous appeal for a government of national unity, on the directions the development of the country is taking and concrete ways forward for a greener, sustainable, more self-sufficient island when, like many, we are caught in the disruptions and upheavals caused by the Ukraine conflict.
Mauritius Times: We are living in volatile times that, just two months ago, we would not have imagined. The Ukraine war has proved to be a major blow to the global economy, and it would seem that dealing with its disruptive impacts is also proving to be a headache to most governments, including ours. How would you say the current government is doing in that respect?
Dr Michael Atchia: Minor country, minor world role. Nevertheless, Mauritius voted for the resolution condemning Russia for aggression in Ukraine at UN General Assembly. Others reacted. The worldwide effects of any war, especially this one involving a superpower, Russia can be far reaching, affecting food supply, energy, world trade, bilateral and group alliances such as EU, AU, SADC. Read More… Become a Subscriber
Mauritius Times ePaper Friday 6 May 2022
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