Mauritius: Centralization or Decentralization? What Path to Take?

Abdool Rashid Jogee

Abstract: In this article, we are going to analyse the advantages and limitations of centralization and decentralization of the educational system. We shall trace the move from a centralized to a decentralized system in society. Our main interest is to find out how education moved from a decentralized system to a centralized system, and what made it possible to go back to decentralization. What are the advantages of this move?

Keywords: Centralization, Decentralization, Hierarchy, Efficiency, Bureaucracy