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ADB supports projects in developing member countries that create economic and development impact, delivered through both public and private sector operations, advisory services, and knowledge support.
Maldives and ADB
ADB is helping Maldives transition to net zero emissions, strengthen its health system, and support the country’s Sustainable Development Goals.
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In the Spotlight
Asian Development Bank and the Maldives: Fact Sheet
ADB is assisting Maldives to improve climate resilience and achieve net zero emissions by 2030 through the increased use of renewable energy.
Installation and Operations Manual for Maldives’ Grid-Connected Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems
This manual aims to support the implementation of grid-connected rooftop photovoltaic (PV) projects in Maldives.
ADB, BML Sign $41 Million Financing Package to Support SMEs and Blue Economy Tourism in Maldives
ADB signed a $41 million finance package with the Bank of Maldives Plc (BML) to support locally owned SMEs and tourism companies in the Maldives.
Metals and Plastic Recycling in Maldives
This working paper shows how Maldives can boost recycling to strengthen its solid waste management strategy, protect its blue ocean economy, and create green business opportunities to support its long-term sustainable growth.
Maldives Facts
ADB's Work in Maldives
Maldives is one of the world’s lowest-lying island countries, making it highly vulnerable to climate change. To tackle this, ADB is assisting Maldives to improve climate resilience and achieve net zero emissions by 2030 through the increased use of renewable energy.
Maldives became an ADB member in 1978. To date, ADB has committed 110 public sector loans, grants, and technical assistance totaling $454.3 million to Maldives.
Data: Maldives
Forecasts are based on ADB's flagship publication, the Asian Development Outlook. Updated four times a year, it analyzes economic and development issues in developing countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Development indicators for Maldives, including a selection of economic, environmental, and social indicators used globally to track progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Results achieved are aggregate amounts of outputs and outcomes from operations reported in project completion reports and extended annual review reports circulated for the year.
Cofinancing operations enable ADB’s financing partners, governments or their agencies, multilateral financing institutions, and commercial organizations to participate in financing ADB projects.
ADB Projects in Maldives View all projects
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Postsecondary education and skills training programs are helping to put Maldivians back in control of their own future.
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- Financial Sector Development Partnership Special Fund
- Global Environment Facility
- Green Climate Fund
- High-Level Technology Fund
- Investment Climate Facilitation Fund
- Ireland Trust Fund for Building Climate Change and Disaster Resilience in Small Island Developing States
- Japan Fund for Information and Communication Technology
- Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific
- Japan Fund for the Joint Crediting Mechanism
- Japan Special Fund
- Project Preparation and Implementation Support Trust Fund
- Regional Cooperation and Integration Financing Partnership Facility
- Regional Cooperation and Integration Fund
- Republic of Korea e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership Fund
- Technical Assistance Special Fund
- Water Financing Partnership Facility
What's New
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| Brochures and Flyers
Asian Development Bank and the Maldives: Fact Sheet
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| Guides
Installation and Operations Manual for Maldives’ Grid-Connected Rooftop Photovoltaic Systems
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| News Releases, News from Country Offices
ADB, BML Sign $41 Million Financing Package to Support SMEs and Blue Economy Tourism in Maldives
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| Papers and Briefs
Metals and Plastic Recycling in Maldives
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| News from Country Offices
ADB, Maldives Sign Grant and Technical Assistance to Strengthen Gender-Inclusive Initiatives and Social Services
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| News from Country Offices
ADB Supports Gender Equality and Social Inclusion in Maldives
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ADB, Dhiraagu to Expand Internet Access in Maldives Through New Undersea Cable System
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| News from Country Offices
ADB Approves $10 Million to Strengthen Booster and Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination in Maldives
Contact: South Asia Department (SARD)
6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City, 1550 Metro Manila, Philippines
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
ADB does not have a resident mission in Maldives. ADB South Asia Department (SARD) is responsible for the country coordination for Maldives.
ADB Headquarters in Manila will be closed on these dates:
- New Year's Day: January 2 (Monday), in lieu of January 1
- Holy Thursday: April 6 (Thursday)
- Good Friday: April 7 (Friday)
- Labor Day: May 1 (Monday)
- Independence Day: June 12 (Monday)
- All Saints' Day: November 1 (Wednesday)
- Bonifacio Day: November 30 (Thursday)
- Christmas Day: December 25 (Monday)
- New Year's Eve: December 28 (Thursday), in lieu of December 31
- Rizal Day: December 29 (Friday), in lieu of December 30
Last updated: 9 January 2023