The country programme document (CPD) for Maldives is presented to the Executive Board for discussion and approval at the present session, on a no-objection basis. The CPD includes a proposed aggregate indicative budget ...

In 2010, the Decentralisation Act was passed by Maldivian Parliament. This act formalized the role of Atoll and Island Councils, requiring that they be democratically elected. It also established local government authorities, ...

Overall, the situation of children in the Maldives remained stable throughout 2017. The Government sustained its commitment to allocate a fair share of the GDP to public health and education (4.6 per cent and 6.2 per ...