Report: Financial Reforms for Resilience, Maldives’ Push for Concessional Financing
In the kaleidoscopic archipelago of the Maldives, where azure waters meet coral atolls, an urgent call for financial reform echoes through the...
Report: Navigating Low Season, Maldives Tourism Confronts New Realities and Opportunities
The Maldives, known for its luxury resorts and pristine beaches, was among the first countries to reopen its borders after the COVID-19...
Report: The Battle for Quality, How Low-Quality Products are Undermining Consumer Health in the...
In the Maldives, a growing concern is emerging among consumers who prioritise the health and well-being of their families over cost. The...
Report: State Burdened by Retirement Allowances for Former Presidents, Parliament Members, and Judges
Under the Parliamentary Privileges and Powers Act (Act no: 5/2013), MPs completing one term are entitled to a retirement allowance of 30%...
Report: The Costly Economics of Parliamentary Elections in Maldives
As the fervour of the parliamentary campaign reaches its zenith in the Maldives, a glaring reality emerges from the shadows - the...
Report: Behind the Fluctuating US Dollar in the Maldives
The Maldivian rufiyaa has recently gained ground against the US dollar, prompting Economic Minister Mohamed Saeed to call for the release of...
Report: An Island Nation’s Hunger, Can the Maldives Cultivate Food Security in a Sea...
Nestled amidst turquoise waters, the Maldives archipelago evokes images of paradise. Yet, beneath the idyllic surface lies a vulnerability - a dependence...
Report: MTCC Expansion, a Double-Edged Sword for the Maldives’ Economy
The proposed expansion of the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) reveals a complex tension within the nation's economy. The state-owned enterprise,...
Report: Maldives’ Subsidy System, A Lifeline for the People or a Boon for the...
The Maldives' economy relies heavily on state subsidies to ease the cost of living for its citizens. From healthcare and electricity to...