Its prime minister, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, says its success has depended on regular changes of government at the ballot box.
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Born in 1947, Mr Ramgoolam served as prime minister between 1995 and 2000.
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Former Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam of the Social Alliance returned to power after defeating Paul Berenger of the Mauritian Militant Movement in elections in July 2005.