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Income Support Project

The COVID-19 Maldives Emergency Income Support Project was implemented by the Ministry of Economic Development with support from the World Bank to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis on workers and their families. The project supported the reintegration of workers back in to the economy assisted the strengthening of social protection programs to respond to future emergencies.

Project Overview

Income Support Allowance Programme 2020

The COVID-19 Emergency Income Support Program was carried out from April-2020 to December-2020. Through the program period, over 22,900 individuals whose livelihood was affected by the pandemic was provided an allowance as financial relief assistance.

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Our Programmes

Giving Help To Those Who Need It

Apprenticeship Programme

The apprenticeship programme aims to provide certificate level trainings essential for re‐employability of workers, expanding the scope skills and creating a pathway for full-time employment. This program will be carried out in collaboration with State-Owned Enterprises in the Maldives.

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Training Programme

The training programme is targeted towards those individuals whose employment were affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic and is seeking to upskill or retrain.

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Self-Employment Support Programme

This program aims to provide financial and technical assistance to Self- Employed individuals whose livelihoods were affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Self-Employed individuals, including freelance and home-based workers are encouraged to apply through the select key areas.

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