is a semi-retired senior Public Service Manager who served during most of his career in the Health and Education sectors. He is now the Adviser to the Vice-President of the Republic of Mauritius.

The title of his PhD dissertation is "Rethinking the Well-being and Quality of Life of the Elderly in Mauritius."

Mauritius, a small island located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, has a population of 1.2 million people. Some 60 years back, experts predicted a population explosion with tragic consequences for the country. Contrary to such prediction, Mauritius is now known for its most successful population program, which has perfectly stabilized its population growth. However, as is the case for most developed or emerging countries, it is at present facing the problem of an ageing population.

This gives rise to various issues regarding the physical, psychological and social well-being of the growing number of elderly in the country. Through the lens of social constructionism and using the principles of appreciative inquiry, Siva proposes to identify and study these issues, with a view to proposing a novel line of action conducive to increased well-being and better quality of life for the elderly in Mauritius.