| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of Environment, Climate Change And Technology |
| Tasks |
• Water quality tested by Food and Drug Authority and the Environmental Protection Agency to detemine if its safe for consumption.
• Maldives Food and Drug Authority and Enviromental Protection Agency to hold televised technical level discussion |
| Benefits |
• Ensuring that water supplied by ultities companies are of good quality
• Reducing citizens' expendture on drinking water. • Minimizing the usage of plastic and therefore damage to the environment |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of Environment, Climate Change And Technology |
| Tasks |
• Deduct money saved from removing 5% duty imposed on diesel from the electricity bills of households and businesses alike, at a consistent and equal rate.
• Tariffs on Domestic category bands in Atolls that exceed 400 units, reduced to the same rate as that of Male'. • Reduce tariff rates of businesses in all atolls to the same rate as those of Addu and Fuvahmulah. |
| Benefits |
• Reduction in amount payable on electricity bills of households and businesses in the form of a fuel discount.
• By equating rates of domestic bands exceeding 400 units in Atolls with those of Male, and by applying the fuel discount mentioned above, a household bill of 1600 rufiyaa will be reduced to approximately 1300 rufiyaa. • By eliminating differences across all bands in the business category of islands in atolls, and by applying the Addu and Fuvahmulah city rates equally across the country, the amount payable for a business on a bill of 2400 rufiyaa will be reduced to approximately 1700 rufiyaa. |
| Status | In Progress |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of Housing And Urban Development |
| Tasks |
• Lights have been fixed on the Hulhumale Highway and other areas on the island.
• Identification of streets in Hulhumale' and Male', which need lights fixed. • Currently working on obtaining lights for Male and Villimale areas. |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of Home Affairs |
| Tasks |
• 171 individuals found to have littered on Male streets were fined with the help of the Environment Police.
• Traffic Police removed 61 4-wheeled vehicles and 263 2-wheeled vehicles that have been parked for extended periods of time on the streets of Male. • The work of Environment police is shared every week via the Maldives Police Service' social media accounts |
| Benefits |
• Ensure roads in the country can be utilised easily by pedestrians and for parking of vehicles.
• Ensure that roads across the country are clean and safe spaces for everyone. |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of Home Affairs |
| Tasks |
• Established a portal to obtain feedback and recommendations from the general public, and held 20 different forums in different areas of the country.
• Hosted a Maldives Police Service Commissioned Officers symposium from March 17 to 18 based on recommendations and opinions of the public, and passed the objectives of the Strategic plan. • The Police Strategic Plan, which includes Police Reform program, was launched during a ceremony to celebrate 81 years of Policing in the Maldives, held on 29 March 2019. |
| Benefits |
• Strengthen the Police Service with input from the general public.
• Ensure a safe enviornment with greater public confidence in the Police • Make the Police a service that works closely with and for the people. |
| Website | www.police.gov.mv/feedback |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of Home Affairs |
| Tasks |
• Divided Male into 8 different neighbourhoods, and designated neighborhood support officers to each area, thereby officiating the neighbourhood police service.
• Shared the phone numbers of neighbourhood support officers and heads of police stations in each of these areas with the general public. • So far, these officers have attended 804 cases and solved 388 cases. |
| Benefits |
• Strengthen the Police Service with input from the general public.
• Strengthen the relationship between the people and the Police, and improve their trust in the Police. • Ensure that the streets of Male are safe and peaceful for the people. |
| Status | In Progress |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of National Planning, Housing And Infrastructure |
| Tasks |
• Three types of cameras are to be installed on the bridge.
• A bidding process is currently ongoing to procure the necessary equipment for this project. |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of Transport And Civil Aviation |
| Tasks |
• Awareness sessions regarding road safety and helmet distribution aimed at residents of the Greater Male' region were conducted on 28 February and 02 March 2019. Sessions were conducted by Transport Authority, Health Protection Agency and Maldives Police Service.
• 5000 helmets in total obtained, some in collaboration with UNICEF and the rest through government procurement. The distribution process is underway. • Standards for helmet usage have been set and added to the amended regulation on speed limit of inland motorized vehicles. |
| Benefits |
• Reduction in the number of accidents and improved road safety.
• In cases where accidents do occur, ensure the prevention of fatal and life-threatening injuries to victims. |
| Policy Document Link | gazette.gov.mv/gazette/download/5478 |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | The President's Office |
| Tasks |
• Researched and analyzed the number of employees in the Civil Service, number of employees that took maternity and paternity leave in the past 5 years, and number of employees that may take such leave once the policy is implemeted.
• Analyze the impact of this policy on the State budget, determine the conditions under which new staff would be hired, and set a separate budget for the implemetation of this policy |
| Benefits |
• Providing essential time for mothers to care for their infants at a crucial stage of their development
• Facilitating opportunities for mothers to breastfeed their infants within the first 6 months. • Eliminate fear of losing employment and ensuring job security for women who give birth, thereby empowering women to remain in the workforce. |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | The President's Office |
| Tasks | • Submitted an amendment to the Majlis law that requires the Majlis to debate any issue that is submitted to them via a petition signed by at least 2500 members of the public |
| Benefits |
• Giving power to the general public to submit issues of concern directly to the Majlis without having to go through an MP.
• Increasing direct accountability of those in-charge of all State Administations. |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | Attorney General's Office |
| Tasks |
• With reference to discussions with relevant stakeholders, and best practices in other countries, Local Government Authority published a regulation on how to hold Town Hall Meetings upon the request of the general public on 2 January 2019
• The above mentioned regulations and best practices were included among the amendments proposed to the Decentralisation Act. |
| Benefits |
• Faciliatate holding of Town Hall meetings relevant to the issues within the mandate of local councils, at the request of the general public.
• Facilitate increased participation of the public in Governance by strengthening the relationship between the state, local councils and the general public, and organize governance practices as per the pinciples of "Deliberative Democracy". • Integrate direct opinions of the public in addressing issues related to their livelihoods, and make decisions in collaboration with the people. |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of Housing And Urban Development |
| Tasks |
• Discuss with relevant stakeholders and finalize roads to be closed for vehicles, and under what regulations and standards to do so.
• Close one road in every district/suburb of Male' for vehicles on every Friday for a set number of hours, to allow children to play freely on the streets as per the "Dhulhaheyo, Hashiheyo Avatteriya" Program. |
| Benefits |
• Facilitate opportunities for senior citizens and children to enjoy the roads without the danger of vehicles.
• Create a jazeera-like environment among the congestion of Male city. |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of Higher Education |
| Tasks |
• Put together a "training needs analysis" based on discussions and information gathered from more than 150 people working for the public and private sector all over the country.
• Held a Validation Workshop for the Training Needs Analysis on 28 February 2019, and finalized its report. • Identify 12 areas for required training based on the Training Needs Analysis. |
| Benefits |
• Ensure that government spending and opportunities for higher education are aimed at meeting building capacity where there are gaps in the country's human resources.
• Realize areas of work and training required for different work sectors of the country. • Training people in new areas and diversify the skill set of the working population of the country. |
| Status | In Progress |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of Home Affairs |
| Tasks |
• Held a discussion meeting with relevant stakeholders regarding establishing Municipal Inspectors.
• Researching practical methods of bringing this to fruition. |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of National Planning, Housing And Infrastructure |
| Tasks |
• The government has designated an island close to Male' as a picnic destination for residents of Male' City.
• The plan for the island announced on 2 April 2019, and practical work to transform the island into a picnic island to begin soon. • Work is underway to facilitate easy and frequent travel to this island. |
| Benefits |
• Facilitate an easy way for residents of Male' City to go on picnics.
• Improve the mental well-being of Male residents and strengthen community relationships. |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of National Planning, Housing And Infrastructure |
| Tasks | • Designated areas on 144 islands for picnic-going and recreation. |
| Benefits |
• Areas designated on islands for relaxation and recreational activities with family and friends.
• Improve the social well-being of citizens. |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of National Planning, Housing And Infrastructure |
| Tasks | • Work on widening the road is complete, and is now open for public use. |
| Benefits |
• Facilitate ease of walking on the road.
• Reduce road congestion during school starting and finishing hours. |
| Status | In Progress |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of National Planning, Housing And Infrastructure |
| Tasks |
• Cleaned Male' City Park, removed the vehicles in the Artificial Beach area and delegated the task of implementing the changes planned for these areas to MTCC.
• Upon the expiration of the time frame given to clear out Raalhugandu and Usfasgandu areas, to begin practical work in transforming the areas for public use. • Raising the wall/fence in the Rasfannu area to prevent any possible accidents. |
| Status | In Progress |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of National Planning, Housing And Infrastructure |
| Tasks |
• HDC is currently working on fixing lights in areas in Hulhumale' where people go swimming.
• HDC is undertaking practical steps to provide clean water in these areas. |
| Benefits |
• Make necessary arrangements to enable safe swimming areas for Hulhumale' residents.
• Regard swimming as a form of exercise and improve the health and well-being of the society. • Encourage every Maldivian to learn how to swim. |
| Status | In Progress |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of National Planning, Housing And Infrastructure |
| Tasks |
• Ceremony held on 21 March 2019 to inaugurate project to re-create Addu City Square as per the Addu City Council's design.
• Work on project currently underway. |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of National Planning, Housing And Infrastructure |
| Tasks | • Signed agreement with MTCC on 27 March 2019 to undertake work on this project. |
| Benefits |
• Solve the difficulties encountered by pedestrians and vehicles due to damaged roads.
• Reduce possible health issues (such as backpain) caused by poor road conditions. |
| Status | In Progress |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of National Planning, Housing And Infrastructure |
| Tasks | • HDC has undertaken work on building public toilets. |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of Youth, Sports And Community Empowerment |
| Tasks |
• Regulation on how "Hafthaa Res" will be run has been published.
• Weekend markets and recreational activities to be held once every week. |
| Benefits |
• Enliven the spirit of togetherness among people.
• Establish a platform to showcase and develop the work of Maldivian artists. • Advertise local art and products to a wider market. |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of Gender, Family And Social Services |
| Tasks |
• Determine areas to establish rehabilitation facilities.
• Undertake necessary repairs to these indentified areas, and recruit staff required. • Commence provision of rehabilitation services in S. Hithadhoo, G.Dh. Thinadhoo and H.dh. Hanimaadhoo. |
| Benefits |
• Ensure effective treatment of persons addicted to drugs and illicit substances and reduce waiting period to seek treatment.
• Reduce social issues that result from drugs and drug use. • Reduce number of drug offenders. |
| Status | Completed |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of Housing And Urban Development |
| Tasks |
• Launched an online portal by the name of "Magey Hiyaavehi" to allow people to apply to social housing schemes without having to wait in long queues.
• More than 1500 citizens are registered on this portal thus far. |
| Benefits |
• Apply to housing schemes without having to take token numbers and wait in long queues.
• Ensure that every citizen in need of housing has an equal chance to apply for housing schemes on a fair and consistent basis. • Apply for housing schemes from anywhere in the country. |
| Website | vehi.egov.mv/ |
| Status | In Progress |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of Housing And Urban Development |
| Tasks |
• A total of 307 housing units across 6 islands have been temporarily handed over to their designated owners; permanent handover to happen once electricty and sewerage facilities are installed.
• Handover of completed housing units is ongoing with the help of local councils. |
| Status | In Progress |
| Allocated Agency | Ministry Of Housing And Urban Development |
| Tasks | • 87% of work by local councils on compiling information about leased land and housing units in each island and their recipients, is complete. |