An opinion column argues that Maldivian political parties routinely manufacture fear and 'ghost stories' against major foreign investments to gain power, citing past and present examples. It says such campaigns deter investors and cost the economy jobs and development.
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A prime example is the USD 511 million concession agreement signed on June 28, 2010, during President Mohamed Nasheed’s administration, between the Maldivian government, the 100 percent state-owned Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), and the GMR-MAHB consortium to lease Malé International Airport.
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Imran Abdulla attends a protest against GMR on November 12, 2012.
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A prime example is the USD 511 million concession agreement signed on June 28, 2010, during President Mohamed Nasheed’s administration
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