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Tight fiscal and financial constraints are driving growth-at-all costs, according to United Nations Development Programme collaboration with 95 countries

Analysis reveals policy choices in many developing countries are severely limited, widening the gap between ambition and progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but also identifies innovative strategies to accelerate development

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First-ever ‘Eejaadhu’ Council Innovation Challenge for island and atoll councils commences

Together with the Local Government Authority (LGA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Maldives has launched the first-ever 'Eejaadhu’ Council Innovation Challenge for island and atoll councils.

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Q2 newsletter for 2023 is out!

Catch our latest highlights as we continue to advance quality healthcare, social well-being, sustainable transport solutions, integrating sustainability into business practices, and promoting justice for women and youth.

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Exploring Dhuvaafaru Island's Innovative Infectious Waste Management Initiative

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Bulk Procurement of Medicine to the Maldives

UNDP Maldives Signs Agreement with the Government of Maldives on Bulk Procurement of Medicine to the Maldives

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Creating a Localized Liveability Index for Hulhumale': Paving the Way for Sustainable and Inclusive Development

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Maldives is collaborating with Urbanco to develop a localized livability index for Hulhumalé - a city focused on sustainable urban planning .

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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.

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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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