The theme for the research conference was announced as 'Macroeconomic and Financial Stability for Sustainable Development Amid Structural and Global Transitions'.
MMA
On 20 April 2026, the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) announced that the MMA Research Conference 2026 is now accepting abstracts.
The theme for the research conference was announced as 'Macroeconomic and Financial Stability for Sustainable Development Amid Structural and Global Transitions'.
The third annual edition of the conference focuses on the role of macroeconomic and financial stability in underpinning sustainable development, amid structural transitions and global uncertainties facing the Maldivian economy.
As the Maldives navigates a complex and evolving economic landscape, marked by exposure to external shocks, climate-related risks, fiscal and debt pressures, the digital transformation of finance, and the imperative for inclusive growth, it is critical to explore how monetary policy, financial regulation, and structural reforms can jointly support stability and enable long-term development. The conference provides a platform for research that informs policy and contributes to a more resilient and forward-looking Maldivian economy.
According to MMA, the conference provides a platform for high-quality research that supports evidence-based policymaking and aligns with the vision outlined in the MMA's Strategic Action Plan 2025–2027 (SAP). In line with the Plan's four pillars—Protecting, Evolving, Collaborating, and Future-Focused—we invite submissions that offer innovative ideas, data-driven insights, and actionable recommendations to help shape a resilient, inclusive, and innovative Maldivian economy.
This year’s submissions may focus on, but are not limited to, the following thematic areas:
1. Monetary Policy and Price Stability
2. Financial Stability and Regulation
3. Islamic Finance, Financial Inclusion, and Financial Sector Development
4. Digital Finance, Payment Systems, and Fintech Innovation
5. External Shocks, Fiscal Sustainability, and Climate Risk
6. Structural Transformation, Diversification, and Inclusive Growth
7. Housing, Urban Development, and Spatial Economics
8. Health economics, Public Spending, and Social Protection
MMA also noted that all abstracts must be in English and submitted only in Microsoft Word format. The deadline was announced as 20 May 2026 with the notification of selected abstract as 03 June 2026.
