马尔代夫妇女就业、安全和流动性研究（英）2025

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThis report was prepared by the World Bank Group under the guidance and support of A2FConsulting LLC. The study was conducted as part of the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) forthe Maldives for the period 2023-2027, with the aim of promoting gender equality and women'sempowermentin the tourism and fisheries sectors in the Maldives.The findings andrecommendations presented in this report are intended to inform policy and programmaticinterventions that foster inclusive economic growth and enhance women's participation in thesekey sectors. The research and analysis were made possible through the collaborative efforts of theWorld Bank team,led byAnna Kalashyan,with contributions fromAishath Ashiya Shathir, PriyaChopra, and the A2F Consulting team, led byModibo Camara, with contributions fromAhadulKabir Muyeed, Sumin Chun,Alex Proaño,Rodrigo Silva and Sofía Sandoval Ayala.We extend ourgratitude to all stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector representatives,NGOs, and community members, who participated in the surveys, interviews, and focus groupdiscussions, providing valuable insights that enriched this study.ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUPThe World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developingcountries.It comprises five institutions:the International Bank for Reconstruction andDevelopment (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International FinanceCorporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the InternationalCentre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The mission of the World Bank Group is toend extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity by supporting sustainable development andinclusive growth. For more information, visitwww.worldbank.org.COPYRIGHT AND DISCLAIMER NOTICE© World Bank GroupThis report is a product of the World Bank Group. The findings, interpretations, and conclusionsexpressed in this report do not necessarily reflect the views of the Executive Directors of the WorldBank or the governments they represent.The material in this work is copyrighted. Copying and/or transmitting portions or all this workwithout permission may constitute a violation of applicable law. The World Bank encourages thedissemination of its work and will normally grant permission to reproduce portions of the workpromptly, provided that the reproduction is for educational and non-commercial purposes and issubject to appropriate attributions and notices. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and otherinformation shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of the WorldBank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of suchboundaries. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of thecontent included in this work, nor for the conclusions or judgments described herein, and acceptsno responsibility or liability for any omissions or errors in the content or for reliance thereon.For further information or permissions,please contact: World Bank Group 1818 H Street NW Washington, DC 20433 USAFebruary2025 1 TABLE OF CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARY.....................................................................................................................................71INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................................91.1STUDYOBJECTIVES...........................................................................................................................................91.2SECTORALOVERVIEW.....................................................................................................................................101.3STUDYMETHODOLOGY...................................................................................................................................161.4REPORTSTRUCTURE.......................................................................................................................................172EXPLORING DEMOGRAPHICS.................................................................................................................182.1FISHERIESSECTOR..........................................................................................................................................182.1.1Workers................................................................................................................................................182.1.2Employers.............................................................................................................................................192.2TOURISMSECTOR..........................................................................................................................................202.2.1Workers..............................................................................................................................