Employment challenges in the Maldives

This study is a component of the ILO's project to provide technical assistance to on-going efforts by the Government of Maldives to formulate an employment policy and strategy.

The Maldives has experienced a sharp increase in unemployment and discouragement in recent years, especially among youth and women. The situation calls for the designing of and implementing an employment policy and strategy that will link key labour market and employment challenges with specific interventions.