As participants shared their experiences, one comment in particular cut through the room.
Afshan Latheef16 Aug 2026
The core of our work is conducting rigorous research and analysis on a wide range of policy issues, economic trends, and social developments.
Promoting transparency, accountability, and efficiency in government institutions. We analyse governance structures and best practices from around the world to recommend reforms that enhance democracy, citizen participation, combat corruption, prevent torture, ensure compliance with the human rights treaties and mechanisms, and improve public service delivery.
Examining the Maldives' international relations, diplomatic strategies, and regional alliances. We provide insights focused on crucial foreign policy and national security challenges facing the Maldives, offering strategic recommendations.
Studying the effectiveness of local governance structures and decentralisation efforts. We propose strategies to empower local councils and women's development committees and improve service delivery at the atoll and island level.
Assessing the Maldives' progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. We identify challenges, opportunities, and policy interventions to accelerate the achievement of these global objectives.
Monitoring and forecasting economic and financial developments in the Maldives. We provide analysis on key sectors, economic indicators, and policy recommendations to foster sustainable growth.
Investigating social challenges facing the Maldives, based on recent data and experiences. We propose policies addressing demographic shifts, including ageing population, youth unemployment, higher education demands, housing needs, and other emerging social concerns, and recommend policies to address gender disparities.
Workshops, caucuses, assessments and handbooks — with parliament, councils, civil society and the environment sector.
Representation
Afshan Latheef30 Nov 2025
Eva Abdulla25 Nov 2025
Jeehan Mahmood14 Nov 2025
Ahmed Saruvash Adam1 Sept 2025
Editorial team10 Jul 2025