Consultations on the Maldives’ National Development Masterplan, which will guide the country’s development for the next two decades, have begun with visits to inhabited islands.
The Ministry of Finance and Planning confirmed to media that the team working on the ‘Viluntheri Raajje 2045’ (Resilient Maldives 2045) plan started its travels with a visit to K. Guraidhoo, where they met with the island council and the public. The discussions focused on social and economic development priorities, long-term visions, and local perspectives on the nation’s future.
According to the ministry, the consultation process will cover all inhabited islands in the coming days. Island and atoll councils, government agencies, businesses and community organisations will be able to meet the team and contribute to shaping the masterplan.
The National Development Masterplan is designed to set out a long-term strategy for national initiatives, ensuring sustainable use of resources for the public good. The plan also aims to build resilience against climate change while adapting to global economic and technological shifts.
Developing a 20-year masterplan is one of President Dr Mohamed Muizzu’s pledges, with the government targeting completion by November next year. It has also set an ambitious goal of achieving developed nation status by 2040.
