Abstract:
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, to which island and atoll councils are now held accountability, and required island councils to provide primary health care. In 2013, UNICEF conducted a study to assess how these decentralisation efforts are impacting services for children in the Maldives.
