AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCurrency Support: India approved the rollover of an INR 30 billion (about US$320 million) swap facility, extending a key source of liquidity for the Maldives. Tourism Growth: The country is targeting 2.5 million visitors, with airport expansion and new resorts planned; disruption to Gulf aviation highlights the sector’s reliance on air links. Public Finances: State spending rose 18% to nearly MVR 36 billion, subsidy overspending topped MVR 1.37 billion, and official reserves fell to US$547 million at September’s end. Investment and Fisheries: The proposed US$20 billion Rasmale’ project faces calls for greater disclosure, while MIFCO raised its skipjack purchase price to MVR 22.75. A study also found fishers receive just 4–22% of retail prices for sustainable seafood, with much of the premium captured further along the supply chain.
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