Inception Report For Maldives’ 20-Year National Development Plan Presented

The inception report for the Maldives’ 20-Year National Development Plan has been presented to stakeholders by Nexia Maldives Private Limited, the consultancy appointed to formulate the strategy.

At a meeting held at the Umar Zahir Building, the project’s team leader outlined the work plan, methodology, stakeholder engagement strategy, and introduced the core group overseeing the process. Representatives from key government ministries, including health, transport, social development, economic development, finance, foreign affairs, and local governance, took part in the session.

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Nexia stated that the next phase of the project will focus on gathering information required to shape the plan. This stage will involve expert consultations, public opinion surveys, focus group discussions, and additional stakeholder meetings.

Following the data collection process, a draft of the plan will be prepared, reviewed with expert input, and finalised for submission.

The Ministry of Finance and Planning has said that the National Development Plan will serve as a strategic framework to guide government policies, investments, and national development initiatives over the next two decades. The plan aims to address the country’s economic, social, environmental, and structural challenges, with sustainable development as a key priority.