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Digital Estonia

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The Maldives, as a digitally developing country, is far from reaching the greater heights of digital transformation. In this highly digital era, the country lags behind in shaping a favourable...

Work and the 'new normal'

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The concept of working from home is not a recent development. In fact, it predates the introduction of personal computers. With the rapid advancements in telecommunications, the possibility of freeing...

Asia this week: 10 – 16 June 2021

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The Banskhali S. Alam power project under construction in Chattogram under fire after the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) overlooks several red flags.

Health sector in need of digitalisation

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The Maldives faces a daunting challenge in ensuring sustainable access to health services equitably throughout the country. While access to basic health care is a right for all citizens, the...

Maldives this week: 3 – 9 June

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On 9 June, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) forwarded a case alleging corruption against Ministerof Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment Ahmed Mahloof for prosecution to the Prosecutor General's Office. The allegations...

Weekly COVID-19 update: 3 – 9 June 2021

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The death of 10-year-old Fathimath Mishka Mohamed on 2nd June raised concerns on potential negligence by health authorities.  Minister of Health Ahmed Naseem, after a review, admitted to negligence and...

The slumification of Malé

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The Greater Malé Area has come a long way from being a sleepy island, to become a busy metropolitan city. For generations, Malé lured in the masses from every part...