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Recent evidence-based commentary on the issues shaping the Maldivian economy, public policy and development.
De-dollarisation in the Maldives: Considerations Before Policy Intervention
Before pursuing policies aimed at reducing the economy’s reliance on the US dollar, it is essential to understand why dollarisation…
Silencing the Signal: The Economic Reality of the Maldives
The Maldives faces rising living costs, persistent foreign-exchange pressures and deeper structural weaknesses in its economy. Restricting discussion of these…
Same Dollar, Two Prices: A Regulatory Conundrum
The US dollar trades in the Maldives at prices far above the official exchange-rate band, including through licensed money changers….
Dhathivejje: The Economics Behind the Slogans
Dhathivejje puts inflation and the black-market dollar at the centre of public attention. Behind those pressures lie deeper questions about…
The Solution to US Dollar Availability Issues: Reduce Expenditure, NOW!
The shortage of US dollars in the Maldives is not simply a foreign exchange problem. Persistent fiscal deficits, rising expenditure…
The 12,000 Skills Gap: What It Means for Maldivian Families
The Maldives has thousands of documented skills shortages while many young people struggle to find work. Closing that gap begins…