President Muizzu doubles WDC budgets to empower women nationwide
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced reforms to Women's Development Committees (WDCs), including doubling their budget allocation from 5% to 10% of Council budgets starting with the 2026 fiscal year. Additionally, Ramadan allowances for WDC members will no longer be deducted from committee funds but covered by Council budgets. These measures aim to empower women and strengthen grassroots participation.
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced reforms to Women's Development Committees (WDCs), including doubling their budget allocation from 5% to 10% of Council budgets starting with the 2026 fiscal year. Additionally, Ramadan allowances for WDC members will no longer be deducted from committee funds but covered by Council budgets. These measures aim to empower women and strengthen grassroots participation.
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President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu announced reforms to Women's Development Committees (WDCs), including doubling their budget allocation from 5% to 10% of Council budgets starting with the 2026 fiscal year. Additionally, Ramadan allowances for WDC members will no longer be deducted from committee funds but covered by Council budgets. These measures aim to empower women and strengthen grassroots participation.
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