Programme
16
JUNE 2019
Welcome Reception co-hosted by His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs and His Excellency Ibrahim Ameer, Minister of Finance
2000 hrs – 2130 hrs
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
16 JUNE 2019 (2000 hrs – 2130 hrs)
Venue : Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
Welcome Reception co-hosted by His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs and His Excellency Ibrahim Ameer, Minister of Finance
17
JUNE 2019
Opening Session: Introduction to “Island Nation” (Jazeera Raajje)
0900 hrs – 0930 hrs
Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
- Recitation of the Holy Quran
- Welcome Remarks by His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Video Presentation: Jazeera Raajje (“Island Nation”) Policy Agenda
- Inaugural Address by His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of Maldives
- Remarks by His Excellency Ibrahim Ameer, Minister of Finance
Group Photo with His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of Maldives
17 JUNE 2019 (0900 hrs – 0930 hrs)
Venue : Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
Opening Session: Introduction to “Island Nation” (Jazeera Raajje)
- Recitation of the Holy Quran
- Welcome Remarks by the His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Video Presentation: Jazeera Raajje (“Island Nation”) Policy Agenda
- Inaugural Address by His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of Maldives
- Remarks by the His Excellency Ibrahim Ameer, Minister of Finance
Group Photo with His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of Maldives
Tea/Coffee break
0930 hrs – 1015 hrs
Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
17 JUNE 2019 (0930 hrs – 1015 hrs)
Venue : Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
Tea/Coffee break
Plenary Session 1: Macroeconomic and Fiscal Overview
1015 hrs – 1115 hrs
Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
- Video Presentation : Context Setting: Overview of current macroecomic and fiscal situation, capital plan;
- Presentation by His Excellency Ibrahim Ameer, Minister of Finance: Government policies on public finances and public expenditure reform
- Presentation by His Excellency Mohamed Aslam, Minister of National Planning and Infrastructure: A look at the National Development Plan (NDP) and spatial mapping
- Q&A with moderated discussion
Panelists:- His Excellency Ibrahim Ameer, Minister of Finance
- His Excellency Mohamed Aslam, Minister of National Planning and Infrastructure,
- Mr Ronald Antonio Butiong, Regional Director, Asian Development Bank
Moderator: Mr Hans Timmer, Chief Economist, South Asia Region, World Bank - Summary of Discussions
17 JUNE 2019 (1015 hrs – 1115 hrs)
Venue : Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
Plenary Session 1: Macroeconomic and Fiscal Overview
Video Presentation Context Setting: Overview of current macroecomic and fiscal situation, capital plan;
- Video Presentation : Context Setting: Overview of current macroecomic and fiscal situation, capital plan;
- Presentation by His Excellency Ibrahim Ameer, Minister of Finance: Government policies on public finances and public expenditure reform
- Presentation by His Excellency Mohamed Aslam, Minister of National Planning and Infrastructure: A look at the National Development Plan (NDP) and spatial mapping
- Q&A with moderated discussion
Panelists:- 1. His Excellency Ibrahim Ameer, Minister of Finance
- 2. His Excellency Mohamed Aslam, Minister of National Planning and Infrastructure,
- 3. Mr Ronald Antonio Butiong, Regional Director, Asian Development Bank
Moderator: Mr Hans Timmer, Chief Economist, South Asia Region, World Bank - Summary of Discussions
Plenary Session 2: Blue Economy: Addressing inclusivity and sustainability in economic development
1115 hrs – 1245 hrs
Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
- Video Presentation: Context Setting: Introduction of issues highlighted in thematic papers and key policy interventions
- Presentation by Mr Shuhad Ibrahim, Consultant, Ministry of Economic Development: Key policy interventions, key projects and programme areas
- Moderated Discussion
Panelists:- His Excellency Mohamed Aslam, Minister of National Planning and Infrastructure,
- His Excellency Mohamed Maleeh Jamal, Minister of Communication, Science and Technology
- His Excellency Uz Fayyaz Ismail, Minsiter of Economic Development
- Her Excellency Aishath Nahula, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation
- Her Excellency Zaha Waheed, Minister of Fisheries, Marine Resources, and Agriculture
- His Excellency Dr Hussain Rasheed Hassan, Minister of Environment
- Summary of Discussions
17 JUNE 2019 (1115 hrs – 1245 hrs)
Venue : Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
Plenary Session 2: Blue Economy: Addressing inclusivity and sustainability in economic development
- Video Presentation: Context Setting: Introduction of issues highlighted in thematic papers and key policy interventions
- Presentation by Mr Shuhad Ibrahim, Consultant, Ministry of Economic Development: Key policy interventions, key projects and programme areas
- Moderated Discussion
Panelists:- His Excellency Mohamed Aslam, Minister of National Planning and Infrastructure,
- His Excellency Mohamed Maleeh Jamal, Minister of Communication, Science and Technology
- His Excellency Uz Fayyaz Ismail, Minsiter of Economic Development
- Her Excellency Aishath Nahula, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation
- Her Excellency Zaha Waheed, Minister of Fisheries, Marine Resources, and Agriculture
- His Excellency Dr Hussain Rasheed Hassan, Minister of Environment
- Summary of Discussions
Lunch
1300 hrs – 1430 hrs
Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
17 JUNE 2019 (1300 hrs – 1430 hrs)
Venue : Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
Lunch
Remarks by His Excellency Faisal Naseem, Vice President of the Republic of Maldives
1430 hrs – 1445 hrs
Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
17 JUNE 2019 (1430 hrs – 1445 hrs)
Venue : Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
Remarks by His Excellency Faisal Naseem, Vice President of the Republic of Maldives
Plenary Session 3: Enhancing Social Outcomes: Investing in healthcare, education, and housing
1445 hrs – 1600 hrs
Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
- Video Presentation: Context Setting: Introduction of issues highlighted in thematic papers and key policy interventions
- Presentation by Her Excellency Dr. Aishath Ali, Minister of Education: key policy interventions, key projects and programme areas
- Moderated Discussion
Panelists:- His Excellency Dr Ibrahim Hassan, Minister of Higher Education
- His Excellency Abdulla Ameen, Minister of Health
- Her Excellency Dr Aishath Ali, Minister of Education
- Her Excellency Yumna Maumoon, Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage
- Her Excellency Aminath Athifa, Minister of Housing and Urban Development
- His Excellency Ahmed Mahloof, Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowement
- Her Excellency Shidhatha Shareef, Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services
- Summary of Discussions
17 JUNE 2019 (1445 hrs – 1600 hrs)
Venue : Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
Plenary Session 3: Enhancing Social Outcomes: Investing in healthcare, education, and housing
- Video Presentation: Context Setting: Introduction of issues highlighted in thematic papers and key policy interventions
- Presentation by Her Excellency Dr. Aishath Ali, Minister of Education: key policy interventions, key projects and programme areas
- Moderated Discussion
Panelists:- His Excellency Dr Ibrahim Hassan, Minister of Higher Education
- His Excellency Abdulla Ameen, Minister of Health
- Her Excellency Dr Aishath Ali, Minister of Education
- Her Excellency Yumna Maumoon, Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage
- Her Excellency Aminath Athifa, Minister of Housing and Urban Development
- His Excellency Ahmed Mahloof, Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowement
- Her Excellency Shidhatha Shareef, Minister of Gender, Family and Social Services
- Summary of Discussions
Official dinner hosted by His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of Maldives
2000 hrs – 2130 hrs
Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
17 JUNE 2019 (2000 hrs – 2130 hrs)
Venue : Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
Official dinner hosted by His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of Maldives
18
JUNE 2019
Plenary Session 4: Building Robust Institutions: Addressing Governance and Justice
0900 hrs – 1030 hrs
Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
- Video Presentation: Context Setting: Introduction of issues highlighted in thematic papers and key policy interventions
- Presentation by Uza Maziya Abdul Sattar, State Attorney: key policy interventions, key projects and programme areas
- Moderated Discussion
Panelists:- His Excellency Sheikh Imran Abdulla, Minister of Home Affairs
- His Excellency Dr Ahmed Zahir, Minister of Islamic Affairs
- His Excellency Uz Ibrahim Riffath,Attorney General
- Major General Abdulla Shamaal, Chief of Defence Force
- Commissioner of Police Mohamed Hameed
- Mr Haoliang Xu, Assistant Secretary General, UNDP Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Asia and Pacific
- Summary of Discussion
18 JUNE 2019 (0900 hrs – 1030 hrs)
Venue : Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
Plenary Session 4: Building Robust Institutions: Addressing Governance and Justice
- Video Presentation: Context Setting: Introduction of issues highlighted in thematic papers and key policy interventions
- Presentation by Uza Maziya Abdul Sattar, State Attorney: key policy interventions, key projects and programme areas
- Moderated Discussion
Panelists:- His Excellency Sheikh Imran Abdulla, Minister of Home Affairs
- His Excellency Dr Ahmed Zahir, Minister of Islamic Affairs
- His Excellency Uz Ibrahim Riffath,Attorney General
- Mr Haoliang Xu, Assistant Secretary General, UNDP Assistant Administrator and Regional Director for Asia and Pacific
- Summary of Discussions
Business Session: Doing business in the Maldives [Side Event]
1030 hrs – 1130 hrs
Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
- Opening remarks by the Ministry of Economic Development
- Presentation on doing business in the Maldives
- Discussion, and Q&A
[Tea, Coffee and Refreshment will be served]
18 JUNE 2019 (1030 hrs – 1130 hrs)
Venue : Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
Business Session: Doing business in the Maldives [Side Event]
- Opening remarks by the Ministry of Economic Development
- Presentation on doing business in the Maldives
- Discussion, and Q&A
[Tea, coffee and refresehments will be served]
Plenary Session 5: Partnering with the Private Sector for Development
1130 hrs – 1300 hrs
Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
- Presentation by His Excellency Ali Waheed, Minister of Tourism and Soneva Fushi: “Namoona Baa Atoll”: A success story of Private Sector Collaboration
- Moderated Discussion
Panelists:- His Excellency Ibrahim Ameer, Minister of Finance
- His Excellency Ali Waheed, Minister of Tourism
- His Excellency Uz Fayyaz Ismail, Minister of Economic Development
- His Excellency Ali Shiyam, Minister at the President’s Office
- Her Excellency Aminath Shauna, Secretary, Policy, The President’s Office
- Summary of Discussions
18 JUNE 2019 (1130 hrs – 1300 hrs)
Venue : Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
Plenary Session 5: Partnering with the Private Sector for Development
- Presentation by His Excellency Ali Waheed, Minister of Tourism and Soneva Fushi: “Namoona Baa Atoll”: A success story of Private Sector Collaboration
- Moderated Discussion
Panelists:- His Excellency Ibrahim Ameer, Minister of Finance
- His Excellency Ali Waheed, Minister of Tourism
- His Excellency Uz Fayyaz Ismail, Minister of Economic Development
- His Excellency Ali Shiyam, Minister at the President’s Office
- Her Excellency Aminath Shauna, Secretary, Policy, The President’s Office
- Summary of Discussions
Lunch
1300 hrs – 1430 hrs
Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
18 JUNE 2019 (1300 hrs – 1430 hrs)
Venue : Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
Lunch
Concluding Session: Summary of discussions
1430 hrs – 1530 hrs
Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
- Statement by His Excellency Ibrahim Ameer, Minister of Finance
- Concluding remarks by His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs
18 JUNE 2019 (1430 hrs – 1530 hrs)
Venue : Bouganvila Hall, Kurumba Maldives
Concluding Session: Summary of discussions
- Statement by His Excellency Ibrahim Ameer, Minister of Finance
- Concluding remarks by His Excellency Abdulla Shahid, Minister of Foreign Affairs
“The Sunny Side of Life” A Reception hosted by His Excellency Ali Waheed, Minister of Tourism, to mark the closing of the Maldives Partnership Forum
1700 hrs – 1900 hrs
Kurumba Maldives
18 JUNE 2019 (1700 hrs – 1900 hrs)
Venue : Kurumba Maldives
“The Sunny Side of Life” A Reception hosted by His Excellency Ali Waheed, Minister of Tourism, to mark the closing of the Maldives Partnership Forum
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