The Maldives Policy Advocacy Caucus (MPAC)

Spatial Research Overview for MPAC

This research initiative titled “Spatial planning and governance in Maldives: Understanding spatial policy formulation, planning and implementation systems and processes”, studies the systems and processes currently in place for the formulation, implementation and administration of spatial planning policies in the Maldives. While the mandate to formulate the national spatial plan

Technology

Science and Technology (S&T)

Science and Technology (S&T) is a key sector that plays a crucial role in the social stability and security of a nation. It is imperative to factor it in when developing national strategies and policies. To fully consider S&T for development of policies in an informed

Health

Non-Communicable disease (NCD) control in Maldives through Primary Health Care

This policy proposal arises out of a need to re-strategize the present NCD control program in Maldives t owards a prevention-focused approach. This is necessary because the present one based on a medical model is unacceptably inefficient financially and irrelevant in respect of the causes of NCDs which are primarily

Education

Higher Education Quality

In past decades the Maldives have witnessed the formation of two state universities and remarkably active private investor participation in higher education provision. It is estimated that more students are enrolled in private institutions than two state universities and the Polytechnique. Nine private colleges serve the sector and over 100

Education

Curriculum Review

Curriculum springs from its Latin root word ‘currere’, meaning “a running, course, career”. The national school curriculum provides the pathway for children to acquire the knowledge, skills, and personal development to become confident individuals, and responsible citizens, locally and globally. The curriculum ought to be relevant for a society’s