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Item އުތުރުހުވަދޫގެ މާރެސް : ގއ. އަތޮޅުގެ ތަރައްޤީގެ ޕްލޭން 2022 އިން 2026 އަށް(ހުވަދުއަތޮޅު އުތުރުބުރީ އަތޮޅު ކައުންސިލްގެ އިދާރާ, 2024-06-08) ހުވަދުއަތޮޅު އުތުރުބުރީ އަތޮޅު ކައުންސިލްގެ އިދާރާ; Huvadhuatholhu uthuruburee Atholhu Councilge IdhaaraItem Liveability Index of Hulhumalé Maldives : key findings and methodology(United Nations Development Programme, 2024) United Nations Development Programme; ޔުނައިޓެޑް ނޭޝަންސް ޑިވެލޮޕްމަންޓް ޕްރޮގްރާމްItem Environment management plan : installation of 1.5 MW of Rooftop Solar Photovoltaic System at Hulhumale Island(Development Advisory Services, 2016-04-04) Development Advisory Services; ޑިވެލޮޕްމަންޓް އެޑްވައިޒަރީ ސާވިސަސްItem ތަރައްޤީގެ ޕްލޭން 2022-2026 : (ރިވިއު 2023)(އަރިއަތޮޅު އުތުރުބުރީ ހިމަންދޫ ކައުންސިލްގެ އިދާރާ, [2023]) އަރިއަތޮޅު އުތުރުބުރީ ހިމަންދޫ ކައުންސިލް އިދާރާ; Ari Atholhu Uthuruburi Himandhoo Council IdhaaraaItem Discussion paper : achieving debt sustainability and the MDGS in small island developing states : the case of the Maldives(United Nations Development Programme, 2010-12-20) United Nations Development Programme; ޔުނައިޓެޑް ނޭޝަންސް ޑިވެލޮޕްމަންޓް ޕްރޮގްރާމްThis UNDP Discussion Paper examines the public debt situation in the Maldives. It is one of four case studies on debt in small island developing states carried out by UNDP in 2010 in the framework of the project entitled: ‘Achieving Debt Sustainability and the MDGs in Small Island Developing States.’ The initiative looks at the problem of high levels of public debt in many small island developing states (SIDS) and the possible impacts on governments’ efforts to reduce poverty and increase economic growth. The other countries covered by this initiative are: Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis and Tonga. The case studies are accompanied by a further discussion paper which provides an overview of the problem of debt in many small island economies as well as presents a range of policy options to deal more effectively with the growing problem. The Maldives has experienced rapid public and private debt accumulation over the last six years. As a percent of GDP, public debt levels have almost doubled from 55 percent in 2004 to approximately 97 percent in 2010. Public debt service as a percent of government revenues will more than double between 2006 and 2010 from under 15 percent to over 30 percent. The IMF recently classified the country as ‘at high risk’ of debt distress. From a human development perspective, the extent to which increased debt service obligations may put at risk key social and infrastructure expenditures give serious cause for concern. The Maldives has made excellent progress towards many of the Millennium Development Goals and is South Asia’s only MDG-plus country. Nevertheless, important challenges remain with respect to several MDGs which include gender empowerment and environmental sustainability. Rapid debt accumulation in the Maldives is the result of short-term economic ‘shocks’ combined with longer-term ‘structural’ factors. Short-term causes include the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004, a large expansion in public expenditures between 2004 and 2008 and the recent concurrent food-fuel-financial crises. Long-term causes include structural weaknesses associated with the country’s geographical characteristics and a narrow tax and revenue base. Arguably the country is about to experience its fourth economic ‘shock’ in the form of its imminent graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in January 2011 which will entail the loss of several trade related concessions. The sharp increase in debt can be attributed predominantly to the increase in domestic debt. Domestic debt as a percent of GDP has increased from just 15 percent in 2004 to an estimated 55 percent by 2010. Debt service on domestic debt has also increased significantly over the last couple of years and is expected to rise further still. The domestic debt market has developed quickly in the Maldives and the government is now issuing USD denominated bonds on the domestic financial market. One important consequence of the government’s reliance on bond finance is that major national banks have shifted a large portion of their assets to government securities. Increased government borrowing is now crowding out bank credit to the private sector with implications, in turn, on output and employment. External debt levels in the Maldives have remained relatively stable as a proportion of GDP since 2004 at around 40 percent Multilateral lenders account for 59 percent of external debt, bilateral lenders for 23 percent and private lenders for 17 percent. Most official sector debt is on concessional terms due to the ‘small island exception’ extended by several multilateral financial institutions. However, overall the proportion of official debt on concessional terms has declined steadily over the last decade. In 2000, over 78 percent of the government’s public external debt burden was on concessional terms.Item 2023 އެމްޕްލޯއިމަންޓް އޮޑިޓް ރިޕޯޓް(ސިވިލް ސަރވިސް ކޮމިޝަން, 2023) ސިވިލް ސަރވިސް ކޮމިޝަން; Civil Service CommissionItem Preliminary global value chains analysis : Republic of Maldives(Islamic Development Bank, 2019-05-18) Islamic Development Bank; އިސްލާމިކް ޑިވްލޮޕްމެންޓް ބޭންކްItem Mapping of Civil Society Organizations in the governance sector in the Maldives(The Asia Foundation) Yoosuf, Aneesa; Waheed, Mariyam Ishraag; އަނީސާ ޔޫސުފް; މަރިޔަމް އިޝްރާގު ވަހީދުIn 2008, the Maldives ratified a new constitution based on multi-party democratic principles, which paved the way for electoral and judicial reforms, media liberalization, and strengthening key institutions - including the civil society sector. In parallel, the Maldives also initiated the involvement of civil society actors as partners in the nation’s democratic consolidation, focusing on good governance principles and practices. Subsequently, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have contributed to large-scale initiatives and participated in consultations and forums at various levels to ensure accountability and transparency in government decisions and policymaking. These organizations have also pursued objectives such as meeting representational goals, fostering regional integration and global cooperation, and maintaining or re establishing respect for human rights in the Maldives. Mapping of the CSOs Operating in the Governance Sector in the Maldives, initiated by The Asia Foundation under the South Asia Grants Program (SAGP) and funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau for South and Central Asian Affairs, aims to provide an overall profile of civil society organizations working in the space of promoting good governance in the Maldives. This research employed a desk review, key informant interviews (KIIs), and focus group discussions (FGDs) engaging key stakeholders to assess the status of ongoing activities in the sphere of governance being undertaken by CSOs, government institutions, donors, development agencies, political parties, and community groups. It is important to note that while the sample of surveyed CSOs has been selected based on their engagement in governance-related work in the Maldives, the general findings of the survey also relate more widely to CSOs operating in the country. One reason for this is that CSOs in the Maldives are often more general in their areas of work rather than specialized in one area. As such, while the sample group has been identified as governance CSOs, they also engage in broader areas of work. Further, the desk review of existing legislative and policy documents and other general considerations related to challenges, opportunities, and the operating environment of governance CSOs may also relate to CSOs more widely. This study seeks to understand the practices of CSOs in the Maldives under the current regulatory environment—particularly the amended Associations Act, the Decentralization Act, and the Right to Information Act—and evaluates aspects of CSO operations to better understand the scope of their activities, capacities, funding, financial practices, and internal governance. It also explores the challenges these organizations face and opportunities to strengthen the sector and support their role in promoting good governance in the country. Among many findings, the study reveals that most CSOs working in the governance sector in the Maldives are registered in Malé and work at a regional, national, or international level rather than the community level. The majority of these CSOs encompassed multiple focus areas, indicating the ability to respond to communities' diverse and changing needs. This is especially critical given the evolving democratic landscape and adherence to international best practices for good governance. However, this also suggests that CSOs may lack expertise in specific focus areas, hindering their ability to work in the governance space. CSOs face critical challenges regarding capacity and resources, funding and training opportunities, disseminating and accessing information pertinent to CSO development, collaborating with other stakeholders, and public misconceptions about CSOs. Based on the findings of the study, key recommendations to address challenges facing CSOs working in the governance sector include: 1. CSOs should have a strong organizational structure with a clear vision, mission statement, and objectives. To ensure the organization's longevity and sustainability, this should be coupled with an emphasis on strategic action planning and adhering to a structural framework. 2. CSOs should ensure that relevant organizational information, scope of work, current projects, and contact details are up-to-date and available in the public sphere. 3. Strengthening the flow of information regarding available funding and training opportunities. This would involve strengthening state and donor mechanisms that disseminate information and the capacity of CSOs (particularly those outside of Malé) to access available information. 4. Promoting access to opportunities for regional CSOs given that many opportunities in terms of training and funding remain centered around Malé. Donor-funded and state- led projects that aim to strengthen civil society should emphasize opportunities targeting regional CSOs. 5. CSOs garner a certain amount of negative public sentiment as they tend to be viewed as proponents of foreign ideologies or partisan political agendas. The negative public perception of CSOs could be improved by: a. Community awareness programs to promote CSOs and discuss their roles and importance in local community development. b. Engaging media and social media to feature work conducted by CSOs and the impact of their work on communities and development. c. Encouraging recognition for the work done by CSOs in policy reform and governance. Increasing networking opportunities such as CSO forums for CSOs to connect with each other, government institutions, private institutions, and donor agencies. Projects focusing on strengthening civil society in the Maldives might address this gap by incorporating elements to strengthen networks into their project objectives.Item ތަރައްޤީގެ ޕްލޭން 2022-2026(ތިލަދުންމަތީ އުތުރުބުރީ އަތޮޅު ކައުންސިލްގެ އިދާރާ, [2022]) ތިލަދުންމަތީ އުތުރުބުރީ އަތޮޅު ކައުންސިލްގެ އިދާރާ; Thiladhunmathi Uthuruburi Atholhu Councilge IdhaaraaItem ބަޖެޓްގެ ނަތީޖާ ބަޔާން : 2022(މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް ފައިނޭންސް) މިނިސްޓްރީ އޮފް ފައިނޭންސް; Ministry of Finance