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Digital Technologies Can Help Maldives Build Back Better From the COVID-19 Shock
Maldives can leverage digital technologies to build back better for a more green, resilient, and inclusive development following the COVID-19 pandemic, says the latest...
World Bank: Opportunities for Maldives to Build Back Better from COVID-19
Faris Hadad-Zervos, the World Bank’s new Country Director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, completed his first visit to the Maldives last week. The...
As Sri Lanka struggles with Chinese debt-trap, Maldives moves closer to the Quad
The Indian Ocean's geopolitical currents have witnessed drastic transformation this year, particularly in the past three months, with India shedding the exclusive right of...
ADB Ramps Up Support for Renewable Energy in Maldives
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $7.74 million concessional loan and a $2.73 million project grant to scale up the ongoing project,...
ADB Approves $73 Million Package to Develop Waste-to-Energy Facility in Maldives
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $73.39 million concessional loan and grant to the Government of Maldives to develop a waste treatment...
Investments in Renewable Energy can support Post COVID-19 Economic Recovery in the Maldives
Seizing green energy opportunities through increased investments in renewables can contribute to post COVID-19 economic recovery and create more jobs in the Maldives, says...
Coronavirus and its Impact on Ocean Islands
Understandingly, it has become important to analyze the spread of coronavirus and its impact on the economy of small islands especially Cape Verde, Mauritius,...
The Battle for the Indian Ocean and Island States
Russia has taken an
increasing interest in strengthening consistently its diplomacy with small island
States especially Cape Verde, Mauritius, Maldives and Seychelles. Late
December, the Kremlin appointed...
ADB Inaugurates Project to Replace Diesel Systems with Solar Hybrid Across Maldives
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Environment Ministry of the
Maldives have inaugurated the implementation of a solar–battery–diesel hybrid
system in 48 islands under the...
Christmas with a Twist: Make a Difference This Festive Season
It’s that time of the year again — everyone’s favorite holiday and the
perfect excuse to indulge in endless feasting and shopping. Instead of opting
for...