How does Mauritius increase minority representation in its National Assembly?

In Mauritius, minority representation in the National Assembly is enhanced through a specific constitutional provision designed to ensure ethnic balance.1

While the assembly consists of 62 members elected through universal suffrage, the constitution allows for the appointment of up to 8 additional members. These individuals are selected from a pool of candidates who were not successful in the general election but are appointed specifically to broaden representation among minorities or underrepresented political parties. This mechanism is a key feature of the country's political system, which has remained open and competitive since independence.21