Thoughts

Change is inevitable. For me, the million dollar question is, what are we going to do to make this change beneficial to us. Yes, we demand a truly decentralized government and we want to be able to fully dictate on how we want to shape our city, how we build the economic vitality we all aspire, have full autonomy to decide what kind of humanity we want our children and the future generations of our people to inherit. The President-Elect has often assured the people that one of his first official act as the President of Maldives will be to empower the elected councils. I am hoping he will deliver on that promise shortly after taking the presidential oath. The promises are big and bold , but the current civil service legislation and structure is not conducive to delivering such mega-promises in such a short a time frame. One of the ideas floating around among the thought leaders in the community is to form "Addu Development Corporation", something similar to Hu...

Conversation: A City on the Move Overview "Conversation: A City on the Move" is a public engagement initiative designed for Addu City Council to foster meaningful dialogue around the Jazeera Addu Manifesto and ensure transparency, ownership, and strategic follow-through on regional development goals. The initiative includes a 12-part video series, feedback loops, public consultations, and biannual updates to drive informed, community-led progress. Objectives Simplify and communicate the vision of the Jazeera Addu Manifesto to the general public. Stimulate community engagement and constructive public discourse. Build a transparent action plan based on feedback and expert discussions. Promote accountability and continuous improvement. Proposed Topics for the 12-Part Series Each episode will focus on one of the major themes from the Jazeera Addu Manifesto: Economic Diversification Youth Employment & Skills Development Sustainable Tourism Development Public Health and Well-...