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It is no secret that the Maldives has been grappling with a debt situation that has been worsening over the past few years. The worsening situation took centerstage on local...
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As a new administration has been elected in the Maldives, one of the biggest tasks that the newly elected president Mohamed Muizz and his team would have to take on...
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The Government of Maldives and the World Bank on 18 June 2023 have signed two agreements totalling USD67.8 million (approximately MVR1 billion) to support critical reforms to state-owned enterprises (SOEs),...
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Keeping expenditure in check, and long-term oriented fiscal reforms have never been on the agenda of the Solih administration, as evidenced from the most recent 2023 fiscal numbers. With increased...
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When the 30 year presidency of Gayyoom ended in 2008, the total outstanding government borrowings from the banking sector of Maldives was at MVR 4.2 billion, and with an outstanding...
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One of the most heavily discussed topics in the Maldives throughout the year 2022 was the country’s debt situation. While it is a well known fact that Solih administration has...
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There’s no denying that the Maldives recovery story after the reopening of borders following COVID-19 pandemic, has been remarkable. Especially, with strong arrival growth from the second quarter of 2021....
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As of this year, discussions about the Maldivian economy and its financial state has been a hot topic. With the news of the country's extreme debt breaking earlier in 2022,...
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Even though the Maldives' tourism industry is expanding year after year, not all of the country's residents are able to take advantage of the opportunities being presented. Of course, this...
