Overview

USAID is working in partnership with the government and people of Maldives to increase prosperity and stability by building a more inclusive society and strengthening democratic governance. Activities strengthen resilience to violent extremism and increase the effectiveness and accountability of government institutions.

Activities

PROMOTING RESILIENCE IN MALDIVES (PRIME):  Through its PRIME activity, USAID supports the people of Maldives in increasing the resilience of vulnerable populations and at-risk groups. PRIME conducts evidence-based research and consultations to design activities that enhance social cohesion and improve career prospects, education, and employment opportunities for youth.
Implementing Partner: Transparency Maldives; Total Estimated Cost: $5 million; Performance Period: February 2020 – February 2024

STRONG AND INCLUSIVE MALDIVIAN DEMOCRACY (SIMD): USAID’s SIMD activity works with the government and people of Maldives to strengthen the capacity and resilience of democratic institutions. By increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of local governments and the justice sector, as well as increasing citizen engagement on policy reform, SIMD helps establish positive precedents for growth and stability.
Implementing Partner: Consortium for Elections and Political Processes; Total Estimated Cost: $19 million; Performance Period: August 2020 – July 2025

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Through USAID's project to promote resilience in Maldives, students discussed how to identify and address issues in their communities.
Through USAID's project to promote resilience in Maldives, students discussed how to identify and address issues in their communities.
Transparency Maldives