RasMalé: The $20 Billion Question
RasMalé promises investment on an unprecedented scale. But beyond the headline numbers, the key question is how much economic value the Maldives will actually retain, and what it gives in return.
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The Island Paradox: Why the Maldives Feeds Itself on Credit
The Maldives imports nearly all of its food despite generating billions from tourism each year. Building a more resilient food system will require smarter production, stronger logistics, and better integration between local agriculture and the tourism economy.
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Catch and Exports from the Fishery Industry have Recovered from Sharp Reductions in 2024.
After a sharp decline in fish purchases and exports in 2024, the Maldives fisheries sector showed signs of recovery in 2025. The improvement matters for fisher incomes, export earnings, foreign exchange and the wider domestic economy.
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Deurbanization: The Economics of beauty and serenity
Rapid urbanisation has transformed the Maldives, but at significant social, environmental and spatial cost. The article argues for human-centred planning that creates more sustainable, liveable and economically efficient island communities.
