Hello from the Maldives!
This Quarter and going forward, UNDP keeps delivering with renewed alignment to the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS) that was finalized during SIDS4. We are uniting to tackle the critical challenges faced by Maldives – climate change, and economic and fiscal vulnerability in support of social resilience. As development cooperation narratives are occupied with public finance reforms, UNDP keeps its value offer anchored around the resolution of state governance challenges, to address gaps and shortfalls that may occur so that all development is inclusive, fair and responsive to the unique challenges and vulnerabilities of SIDS like Maldives.
- Enrico Gaveglia, UNDP Resident Representative in the Maldives
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#PartnersAtCore
MALDIVES HOSTS THE FIRST ASIA-PACIFIC BLUE ECONOMY FORUM, THANKS TO UK
Convened by UNDP’s Climate Finance Network (CFN), generously supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom, together with UNDP and the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Maldives hosted the first Asia-Pacific Blue Economy Forum. More...
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CONFERENCE FOR LOCAL COUNCILS ACROSS THE MALDIVES WITH SUPPORT OF UK
Led by the Local Government Authority, with generous funding by UK Government in partnership with UNDP, the 'Fanoalla Dharubaaru' conference plays a crucial role in advancing representational decision-making and governance principles at all levels. More...
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INTERGRATED COURT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ICMS) TO ENHANCE JUDICIAL EFFICIENCY & ACCESS TO JUSTICE WITH UK SUPPORT
Developed by the Department of Judicial Administration (DJA) with funding by UK Government and supported by UNDP, the ICMS promises to revolutionize court operations by automating processes and enhancing efficiency. More...
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DIGITIZING PETITIONING PROCESS FOR ENHANCED PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, WITH SUPPORT OF AUSTRALIA
Supported by Australia, under its Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Maldives is supporting the People's Majlis, Parliament of the Maldives, to embark on a transformative initiative to enhance public engagement in policymaking through the introduction of an Electronic Petition System. More...
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2nd ANNUAL WOMEN JUDGES CONFERENCE ADVANCES JUSTICE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN, SUPPORTED BY US
The Conference led by the Judicial Service Commission and Department of Judicial Administration with support from the US Department of Justice and UNDP, provided a vital platform for Maldivian women judges to convene and exchange insights on this critical area. More...
BLOG!
Judges play a pivotal role in public service delivery. Their work is essential to a fair and just society. For Public Service Day, UNDP’s Aparna Basnyat and Yasmeen Rasheed writes about the Women of the Bench and how Maldivian women judges are forging a path forward. More…
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ADVANCING GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS, SUPPORTED BY JAPAN
Supported by the People and Government of Japan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare, Agro National Corporation (AgroNAT) and UNDP, this initiative aims to fortify food security and livelihoods by ensuring access to affordable, safe, high-quality, and nutritious food, the latest venture of which was a hands-on training programme in Good Agricultural Practices held in the North of Maldives. More...
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SAFETY IN HAZARDOUS WASTE OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY RESPONSE, THANKS TO GEF
A Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training programme, led by the Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy with the support of Global Environment Facility (GEF) and UNDP, aimed to strengthen stakeholder capacity in adhering to HAZWOPER guidelines and procedures. More...
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UNDP AND ILO EXCHANGE
UNDP and ILO recently organized an insightful exchange focused on lessons learned in enhancing investment management practices and digitizing services within social protection agencies. This collaborative event served as a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration, bringing together key stakeholders from the Lao Social Security Organization and the Maldives Pension Fund to share their experiences and best practices. More...
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INDIAN OCEAN REGIONAL PROJECT INCEPTION WORKSHOP, WITH GEF SUPPORT
Representatives from Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros, and Maldives gathered for the kickoff of the UNDP and GEF ISLANDS Indian Ocean Regional Project Inception Workshop. The project aimed at safeguarding human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals and wastes. More...
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SIDS4 CONFERENCE
At the SIDS4 conference, UNDP and the GEF launched a $135M program to combat climate change in 15 Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including the Maldives. Managed by UNDP and funded by GEF, this initiative aimed to enhance the quality of life and contribute to environmental sustainability in these climate-vulnerable countries. More...
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OPINION EDITORIALS
BLUE ECONOMY AND THE MALDIVES: A connection as old as time
"For Maldives and many Asia-Pacific countries reliant on coastal & marine ecosystems, the Blue Economy is not just an economic strategy; it's a necessity for their survival," writes UNDP Resident Representative Enrico Gaveglia. More...
THE BIG SWITCH
To coincide with the SIDS4 Conference, UN Resident Coordinator in the Maldives, Bradley J. Busetto and UNDP Resident Representative Enrico Gaveglia writes on how clean energy can power small island development. More...
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PUBLICATIONS
Housing Development Cooperation (HDC) Maldives and UNDP Accelerator Labs in the Maldives have created a local Liveability Index to enhance data use for informed decision-making towards SDG11. Our index assesses the living standards & conditions of Hulhumalé city, in a first of its kind study in the Maldives. More...
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Comprehensive Study of the Maldivian Civil Society
The study presents recommendations to strengthen and support civil society in its effectiveness within diverse sectors. More...
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UNTAPPED: Collective Intelligence for Climate Action
Five selected case studies from the Maldives & around the globe on how has collective intelligence helped us address climate change. More...
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How Digital is Transforming the Lives of Young People in Small Island Developing States
Empowering Girls In ICT! ‘How Digital is Transforming the Lives of Young People in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)’ includes a case study featuring Mihna Zahir, a data scientist from the Maldives and her work in the digital space. More...
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Photo and image credits: Cover Image: Artelier Maldives | Hello from Maldives illustration: Ijunad Junaid and Naza Shaukath | RR op-ed: Romero-Frias, X. (2012). Folk tales of the Maldives. nias Press. Page 118 | Blue Economy Forum Videos: SlowTape Productions and Inov Maldives | Mohamed Sarim Abdulla /UNDP Maldives | Maldives Judiciary | People's Majlis
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