Overview

By establishing platforms that include policy research, capacity building and technical support that are responsive to social and economic changes, UNDP is helping create a more equitable economic landscape with opportunities for all.

In Depth  

Inclusive, Sustainable and Thriving Livelihoods

In the Maldives, UNDP is supporting the development of evidence-based policies for economic diversification, inclusivity, and private sector engagement to enable an adaptable work force with a focus on marginalized groups such as women and people with disabilities, with digitalization, data-driven solutions and development financing support accelerating achievement of results.

By establishing platforms that include policy research, capacity building and technical support that are responsive to social and economic changes, we can create a more equitable economic landscape with opportunities for all.

Priority Areas:

1. Development of policies for economic diversification, inclusivity, private sector engagement and investments

UNDP will support the development of an economic diversification strategy (aligned with a blue economy framework) and of policies and strategies to increase labour force participation of marginalized groups, such as women and people with disability. UNDP will work with UN and partners to support the Government to establish a robust labour market information and monitoring system with high-quality data for evidence-based policies. Assistance will be provided to national efforts to formulate an economic census survey and undertake the Maldives’s first labour force survey.

2. Strengthened blue, green and digital value chains

UNDP will support skills-building for women, young people, people with disabilities and those recovering from addiction to acquire technologies and digital and extension services so they can meaningfully contribute to blue, green and digital value chains. UNDP will work with UN and partners to leverage data-driven solutions and innovation platforms focusing on inclusive livelihood opportunities for women and men.