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Promises

What people and institutions in the Maldives have promised, and where each promise stands. A status changes only when an article or an official page shows it, and the exact words are shown with it.

Falling due

open promises with a deadline in the next 30 days
  1. Wed111
  2. Mon161
  3. Thu191
  4. Sat282
  5. Mon302
  6. Tue11
Elections Commission Deadline 28 November 2026

Set up 10 ballot boxes for the by-elections, with ballot boxes planned for all three islands as well as Malé and Hulhumalé

Promised Medium impact

No news since it was made · Said 1 Nov 2026

National Mental Health Department Deadline 2025–2029

Expand mental health services, integrate mental healthcare into primary healthcare and address disparities in access across the islands under the National Ment…

In progress Medium impact

First Lady highlights the National Mental Health Department's ongoing work and the 24-hour helpline as part of the Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029. · 1 Nov 2026

Aasandha Deadline from January

Introduce a 15% co-payment for high-income earners

Promised Medium impact

No news since it was made · Said 1 Nov 2026

Government No deadline given

Implement legislation governing uninhabited islands and lagoons to promote sustainable development and fair distribution of economic benefits

Promised Medium impact

No news since it was made · Said 1 Nov 2026

Government No deadline given

Increase daily ice production capacity by 550 tonnes, including dedicated ice plants to support reef fishing operations

Promised Medium impact

No news since it was made · Said 1 Nov 2026

Government Deadline in 2027

Develop an additional 11,400 tonnes of fish storage capacity across the Maldives

Promised Medium impact

No news since it was made · Said 1 Nov 2026

The Government No deadline given

Introduce a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) framework to strengthen the consideration of equality and inclusion in Government spending

Promised Medium impact

No news since it was made · Said 1 Nov 2026

The Government No deadline given

Create suitable employment opportunities for persons with disabilities through Government institutions and State-owned enterprises

Promised Medium impact

No news since it was made · Said 1 Nov 2026

The Government Deadline under the proposed 2027 State Budget

Establish modern drug rehabilitation centres in three additional regions of the Maldives to expand access to treatment and rehabilitation services

Promised Medium impact

No news since it was made · Said 1 Nov 2026

Maldives Government Deadline 2027

Achieve 2.5 million tourist arrivals in 2027 through the Year of Visit Maldives initiatives, including strengthening destination marketing via the Ministry of …

In progress Medium impact

S7 Airlines began twice-weekly flights to the Maldives, part of efforts to expand air links and attract more visitors. · 1 Nov 2026

the government Deadline by 11 November

Complete and operationalise the Thilafushi port, reducing current 9- and 14-day waits for unloading goods to less than three days.

Promised Medium impact

No news since it was made · Said 31 Oct 2026

Government of the Maldives No deadline given

Introduce legislation to establish a special legal framework for real estate tourism

Promised Medium impact

No news since it was made · Said 31 Oct 2026