Hello from the Maldives
2022 has been a remarkable year of joint commitments. We wired partnerships to create lasting impact. Thank you for your continued friendship to UNDP in the Maldives.
Through a story being told today that speaks of gloom: of rising temperatures – from the deepening climate crisis; to a deficiency in access to the support, tools and resources that people need to survive, let alone prosper; of a fracture between a few and the rest of us that widens with each passing day.
And yet the work that we get to be a part of tells a very different kind of story. Our heroes are disruptors, dreamers, and the driven; the young people saving our planet; the women silently brokering justice and more than just a seat at the table; those brave enough to take on a changing world.
It’s time to push further and higher. So that barriers are broken, care is provided to people and the environment, and all is connected, well and thriving.
We ring in 2023 backed by the courage and conviction of our changemakers.
BEST WISHES FOR THE NEW YEAR FROM TEAM UNDP MALDIVES!
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Strengthening Evidence-based Policymaking
Launch of the Economic Research Centre by the Ministry of Economic Development, supported by UNDP Maldives
The Ministry of Economic Development launched the Economic Research Center (ERC) with technical assistance from the UNDP in the Maldives. The ERC aims to mainstream the use of data and innovative tools to address complex developmental challenges.
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Participatory & Accountable Governance
Judiciary for Juniors Programme: “This has been a once-in-a-lifetime experience"
‘Judiciary for Juniors’ program by the Judicial Service Commission and Department for Judicial Administration with UNDP in the Maldives, was supported with UK aid from the British people to build interest in the judiciary and Judgeship among 15-20 year-old’s.
Innovation for People, Planet and Prosperity
'Miyaheli’ social innovation camp has concluded, with the top three winners announced at the closing ceremony held in Thulusdhoo. The latest in the series of social innovation camps brought together 11 civil society organisations from across the Maldives.
Round of Training on Civil Procedure Code for Judges and Legal Staff
The Judicial Academy and Department of Judicial Administration have finished their final session of training judges and legal staff on the Civil Procedure Code. The trainings were supported by UNDP Maldives with assistance from the British people in the UK.
The Rise of Digital Justice
At the onset of the pandemic, UNDP provided digitalization equipment to the Apex Courts in Malé and to key justice sector stakeholders such as the Prosecutor General's Office and the Attorney General’s Office, with the support of UK aid from British people.
Digitalization for Access to Justice
UNDP’s Enrico Gaveglia and Prosecutor General of the Maldives, Uz. Hussain Shameem’s conversation on the digitalization of the justice sector to make Access to Justice equitable and accessible and fair for all.
Support provided to ‘Unsuru’ – Newsletter of Prosecutor General’s Office
UNDP Maldives provided initial support to the design of 'Unsuru', promoting transparency and accountability in the disclosure of information by the Prosecutor General’s Office.
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Investing for SDGs
An Action-oriented Roadmap for Climate Action
The last Oversight Committee (OC) meeting of the Integrated National Finance Framework (INFF) in the Maldives, wrapped up with the presentation of a gender-responsive climate funding plan along with validation workshops with Frankfurt School and Ministry of Finance as the lead stakeholders.
Tax for SDGs
The Country Engagement Plan of the Tax for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Programme was signed between the Ministry of Finance, the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority, and UNDP Maldives to enhance the effectiveness of the Maldivian tax system and accelerate progress on achieving the SDGs.
Natural Resources Management & Climate Resilience
Waste Management with Solar Solutions
A 12-kilowatt solar panel system installed at the Nadella Waste Management Centre, aims to end the burning of fossil fuels by converting the energy used at the centre into renewable energy. 2.37 tonnes of carbon released into the atmosphere per annum can be reduced under this project, saving approximately Rf 65,6541 in oil costs, providing socio-economic relief to the island. The system is also capable of generating 13,500 kilowatts of clean energy.
Effective Chemical Management
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Technology has launched the "Baseline Assessment on National Use of Chemicals and Associated Risks," supported by UNDP Maldives, which aims to identify the main challenges to the Maldives' effective chemical management.
A Shared Commitment to Address the Complexities of the Climate Crisis
‘Sustainable Disaster Risk Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation, and Mitigation in the Maldives’ Project have been signed between UNDP and its project partners. The signatory agencies seek to strengthen and deliver concrete actions, collaboration, and communication between national and subnational governments.
An Integrated Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation
Together with a multidisciplinary team of experts assembled by CADRI Partnership, the Maldives' National Disaster Management Authority conducted a study of the development of stronger national mechanisms to manage disaster and climate risks to help diagnose countries' systems.
The Flight of the Sea Birds
The Lesser Noddies called 'Kurangi', have a significant role to play in the ecological and economic make-up of the Maldives. Feeding flocks of Lesser Noddies are used by Maldivian pole-and-line fishers to locate tuna schools. The noddies also bring in large quantities of marine-derived nutrients in the form of guano onto the roosting islands, which enhances the productivity of both island flora and the adjacent coral reef.
Drones for Resilience
The "Drones for Resilience" project closing ceremony was held in Addu City, improving the capacity the City to undertake risk-informed planning and develop evidence-based climate action plans.
Health Care Waste Management in the Maldives
The first high-level board meeting of the "Improvement of Infectious Waste Management in Southwest Asia" program was held in Bangkok, Thailand, with the support of the Government of Japan. This flagship regional initiative seeks to improve the capacity of healthcare institutions and address both infectious and non-infectious healthcare waste.
Innovative Solutions
Listening to the Present, Exploring the Future
A piece by UNDP Accelerator Lab in the Maldives on the issues surrounding youth and access to work, offers hope for a few strategic levers that may lead to decent work and economic growth for all.
Backflipping Development Cooperation: Why the New Economic Research Center in Maldives is a Game Changer.
UNDP Resident Representative in the Maldives, Enrico Gaveglia summarizes the challenges of making the best use of its data assets and highlighted the support of UNDP to the Economic Research Centre establishment.
Fifth Issue of the Economic Bulletin
The fifth edition of the Economic Bulletin focuses on developing inclusive risk financing solutions to promote human security and resilience in the Maldives.
A series of Board meetings with our partners and stakeholders were held to plan ahead for the upcoming year and programming cycles.
That's a Wrap!
Photo credits
Photo Credits: Ashwa Faheem/UNDP Maldives, Hassan Sajin, Mohamed Niyash Nizar, Trout Consultancy