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Hello from the Maldives

At UNDP Maldives, our role will always be anchored on what the Maldivian people sees in the future. We are propelled by the drive of the Government and key actors on the ground, our offer of support built on our strengths, and the synergies and positive shifts we bring working with our partners in development.

As we close Quarter 3 of 2022, we are proud of having remained a trusted partner of the people of Maldives towards a remarkable trajectory of transformation – from governance, economic diversity, innovation, to sustainability and care for people and planet.

Here, we bring to you some of the strides we are making together.

Enjoy Reading!

- Enrico Gaveglia, UNDP Maldives Resident Representative

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Participatory & Accountable Governance

Full steam ahead for decentralization and sustainable development

The Third Edition of ‘Viyavathi Raajje’ Conference - a conference series hosted by the President of Maldives to strengthen the decentralization system, held for Southern Atolls.

Governments of UK and Australia Extends Support to UNDP’s Third Integrated Governance Programme for the Maldives

IGP III aims to achieve open, decentralized, and gender-responsive governance systems, equitable access to justice and human rights and, empowered, cohesive and resilient communities.

Badhahi – United for Humanity with support of the People of Japan

Short films created and directed by youth filmmakers showcasing the importance of gender equality, youth empowerment, accessibility and inclusion through the 2022 Badhahi Film Series.

Practice Parliament for Youth

A programme to help young people build capacity and confidence to participate in democratic processes, become change makers in their communities and eventually, contest for elected positions.

Practice Parliament for Women

The second series of Practice Parliament for Women completed with 32 participants from across the Maldives.

Training of Trainers programme for Human Rights

Human Rights Defender’s Manual created at the Training of Trainers (TOTs) programme conducted for the Human Rights Commission of the Maldives (HRCM).

Investing for SDGs

Joint cooperation to develop Maldives’ insurance sector

Insurance Sector Diagnostic Study jointly developed by Maldives Monetary Authority and UNDP Maldives validated. Milestone insights enabling a deepening joint cooperation to develop an insurance sector at scale with the challenges faced by Maldives.

Development Finance for climate action and equitable social service delivery

Under the guidance of Ministry of Finance, UN Maldives and the Government of Maldives made progress with a 3rd Oversight Committee meeting on Maldives’ Integrated National Financing Framework.

Financing Blue SMEs

Together with UNDP in Asia and the Pacific and Climate Finance Network of UNDP, UNDP Maldives conducted a webinar on Financing Blue SMEs.

A Common Platform of Exhange around Development Finance

UNDP's SDG Finance Portfolio shared with Ministries of Finance and Environment and wide range of partners at panels hosted by the World Bank.

Inclusive, Sustainable and Thriving Livelihoods

Maldives’ First Informal Sector Survey Report Launched

Maldives’ first Survey Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Informal Sector launched supported by UNDP Maldives and Maldives Bureau of Statistics. Looks at loss of income and employment across industries with a focus on gender.

UNDP Maldives releases its 4th Economic Bulletin

This edition focuses on mitigating risks and attracting investments for Maldives towards sustainable and socially viable practices to enrich financing towards underserved sectors in the country.

UNDP’s latest Human Development Report Launched

The 2021/2022 Human Development Report from UNDP shows that Maldives’s Human Development Index (HDI) value for 2021 has reached 0.747, putting the country in a high human development category and positioning it at 90 out of 191 countries and territories, jumping from rank 97 on the 2020 HDI list.

Natural Resources Management & Climate Resilience

Safe drinking water to over 1000 residents in a remote Northern Island

Water network in Nolhivaranfaru Island by Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Technology with support from UNDP Maldives and the Green Climate Fund will increase water security and help community overcome climate change-induced water shortages.

Local innovations and grassroot solutions on plastic and waste management

The Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme in the Maldives and UNDP conducts a Plastic Innovation Proposal Development Workshop.

Innovative Solutions

Enhancing the utilization of data and creating knowledge ecosystems

The MoU between Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and UNDP Maldives will focus on research and development collaborations to enhance the utilization of data and create knowledge ecosystems and establish innovative ways to support Hulhumalé City development.

3rd Session of Visioning Maldives Policy Dialogue

Under the Executive Enhancement & Enrichment Program (EEEP 2021-2023), President’s Office, Civil Service Institute and UNDP Maldives hosted the 3rd session of Visioning Maldives Leadership Dialogues, ‘Fostering Innovation in Public Service Delivery', with close to 300 online participants.

Unpacking and Unlearning to Sense Make

Sensemaking workshop held for the UNDP Maldives team, where we took the time to rethink and reflect on our work around gender mainstreaming, partnerships, digitalization, innovation, and systemic change to be better positioned to assist our partners deliver best development impact. #Peoplefor2030

Future of Work

Decades-old narratives are being challenged and linked to new identified opportunities in the local job market, as UNDP Maldives Accelerator Lab listens to the present to explore the future towards decent, productive, and meaningful opportunities for all Maldivians.

You Can’t Intermit Justice

Op-Ed: Digitalization of the Maldives Judiciary can facilitate remote, uninterrupted access to justice for communities and ensure justice institutions are responsive to the rights and needs of all - says Supreme Court Justice Honourable Uz Aisha Shujune Muhammad and UNDP’s Enrico Gaveglia

Photo Credits

UNDP Maldives /Ashwa Faheem | Aishath Azheena | Yujuan Jing

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