Hello from the Maldives
There is a spirit of resilience that defines people of the Maldives: an unwavering commitment to safeguarding its present to protect its future. It is in this spirit that we look forward to the final months of 2023.
Our collective goal has remained to be focused, heads down and to deliver to our commitments in these last three months. We worked toward revitalizing the sustainable utilization of Maldives’ vast ocean resources and ensuring food security for this chain of islands. We concentrated our efforts on urban development, creating employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, and promoting the health and well-being of people. We remain ready to assist on ensuring effective and transparent governance along with the reforms when and where needed.
Thank you for being a part of this journey as we get ready to sprint into a new chapter.
Enrico Gaveglia, UNDP Resident Representative in the Maldives.
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UNDP Maldives Attains Silver Level Gender Equality Seal Certification
A significant leap in our commitment to gender equality.
Accessibility at the Polls: Casting Ballots Unassisted with Innovative Template
Realizing the vision for independent voting with an innovative template for people who are blind and with visual impairments. Led by BVISM and working with Elections Commission, UNDP supported the the initiative with the generous backing of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) of Australia.
Maldives' Local Councils Spark Innovation for Community-Driven Change
A partnership between Local Government Authority and UNDP in the delivery of innovation and entrepreneurship at the heart of a jointly designed local governance offer.
Civic Education for Youth: Active Citizenship to Build a Brighter Maldives
Supported by UK Aid from the British people and UNDP, the Civic Education Training Programme for Youth in the Northern Atolls saw 27 young participants equipped to make a meaningful and lasting impact on their communities.
Sustainable Agriculture
Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources, and Agriculture conducts Good Agricultural Practices (M-GAP) Auditor's Training, supported by the Government of Japan and UNDP. 54 participants certified to promote sustainable agricultural practices.
A Thriving Ecosystem for SMEs
SME Handbook, by Ministry of Economic Development with support from the Government of Japan and UNDP, providing entrepreneurs with practical insights and information.
Small Grants, Big Impacts
Thanks to GEF-SGP and UNDP, the Maldives ushers in the first community-built solar charging station for electric vehicles, marking a stride toward sustainable energy.
Maldives pioneers a sustainable solution to beat plastic pollution in communities, supported by GEF-SGP and UNDP.
Combatting Sexual Exploitation and Abuse - A Call to Action
Partnering with Judicial Academy to equip judiciary staff with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively address and combat sexual exploitation and abuse.
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A More Inclusive Justice System
UNDP collaborates with Department of Judicial Administration on efforts to make the justice system more accessible for Persons with Disabilities.
Steering Toward Sustainability
Project Committees Drive Success in Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Initiatives.
Maldives at the UNDP Executive Board 2023
Highlights UNDP's pivotal role in Maldives' development journey, including support for SDG financing, fiscal capacity enhancement, and interventions related to sustainability and insurance risks.
Warm welcome to our Deputy Resident Representative
We are excited to have with us, Pek Chuan Gan, to co-lead our team. Pek Chuan is a sustainable development practitioner with over 20 years of working experience in sustainability, environmental policy and governance in UN/UNDP, public and private sector.
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Blogs
The Authenti-City of an Artificial City
Hulhumalé is the country’s first planned city that is being developed with the ambitious aim of becoming a one-stop solution to socioeconomic and environmental challenges faced by the island nation, and more specifically the over urbanized Male capital city.
The Significance of Civic Education in the Maldives: Nurturing Informed and Engaged Citizens
As a young and developing democracy, the Maldives stands at a crucial juncture in its history, where the encouragement and cultivation of informed and engaged citizens, especially young people, through comprehensive civic education plays a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future.
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Reports
Integrated SDG Insights: Maldives
2023 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)
Photo credits: UNDP Maldives/Ashwa Faheem | Cover photo: UNDP Maldives/Ahmed Nazim