UNDP works closely with the Government and people of Maldives to prepare, respond and recover from the COVID-19 crisis to build back better towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Government of Maldives and UNDP formalize the ‘Sustainable Economic Empowerment and Development for SMEs’ project to provide economic rehabilitation amidst COVID-19, supported by Government of Japan
The first phase of a rapid livelihood assessment to understand impact of the COVID-19 crisis in the Maldives has revealed the upshots of the complete closure of the Maldives tourism industry on employment, livelihoods and the potential knock-on effects on families and communities.
Let us be remembered as the generation not only marked by COVID19, but as the generation that led the world onto a sustainable and equitable development path.
In response to COVID-19, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Maldives is joining in hand with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the procurement of 25,000 GeneXpert cartridges to assist the COVID-19 testing process, which will be handed over to the Ministry of Health for distribution across the country.
Hearty.mv website - winner of Miyaheli social innovation camp 2018, was launched today, creating a common platform for people to give away or sell their preloved items on the community e-marketplace.
UNDP Signs Water Project Supported by the Green Climate Fund with the Government of Maldives
The project will deliver safe and secure freshwater to 105,000 people across 49 Maldivian islands in the face of climate change risks.
This marks the launch of the very first GCF-funded project supported by UNDP in the world.
About UNDP in Maldives
UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.
UNDP has been a trusted development partner of the Maldives for more than 40 years, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, reduction of inequalities and exclusion along with providing assitance in areas such democratic transition, environment protection, climate change mitigation and adaptation.
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About Maldives
436,330
Population
2%
Poverty rate
$13,300
GNI per capita
0.706
Human Dev. Index
