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Q1 newsletter for 2023 is out!

Catch our latest highlights as we continue to broaden & strengthen our support to the Maldives to bring in more diversity, equity and inclusion in our work.

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ENDORSEMENT OF THE MALDIVES INTEGRATED NATIONAL FINANCING FRAMEWORK (INFF), SUPPORTED BY UNDP MALDIVES

The Maldives Minister of Finance has formally endorsed the Maldives Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF).

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Meet the Changemakers!

International Women's Day 2023 Series

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Launch of the Economic Research Centre by the Ministry of Economic Development, supported by UNDP Maldives

The Economic Research Centre aims to bring about a paradigm shift in the way public policy is formulated in the Maldives by mainstreaming the use of data and innovation tools to address complex developmental challenges.

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First of its kind, ‘Judiciary for Juniors’ Programme kicks-off

The programme is conducted by the United Nations Development Programme in the Maldives in partnership with the Judicial Service Commission and Department for Judicial Administration. This initiative is supported with the support of UK Government.

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THE WONDER WOMEN AND THEIR WONDER PALM

All Women-Led Initiative Revives Coconut Plantations, Preserves Culture, and Boosts Community Income

THE WONDER WOMEN AND THEIR WONDER PALM

What We Do

UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. We help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress.

UNDP is working for a Maldives that is empowered and more resilient to create and sustain growth that will improve people’s lives: so that the Maldives is an inclusive, resilient, healthy, caring and tolerant and skilled society where everyone enjoys equitable, sustainable development gains.

Publications

Country Programme Document 2022-2026

The Country Programme Document for Maldives (2022–2026) aims to help the Government of Maldives achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Our impact

150

tonnes

Additional 150 tonnes of water storage provided for 8 islands through rainwater harvesting systems

28,325

online court hearings

conducted, and an estimated 25,000 women directly benefitted from digitalization support provided to tackle service disruptions that arose due to COVID-19

256

farmers

including 110 women supported in contract farming, and 48 agri-entrepreneurs (27 women) in urban farming, creating a new generation of productive agri-businesses and promoting national food security

150+

youth

from 6 atolls engaged, creating safe spaces, providing skills, knowledge, tools and networks for young people to become changemakers in their society

2698

island residents

including 1206 women, will get running water in their homes from Integrated Water Resource Management systems handed over and operationalised in 2 islands

48

women leaders

from 5 atolls trained in key democratic and parliamentary procedures in the Practice Parliament for Women, building their skills and knowledge to contest for elected positions

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