1、 STUDY ON WOMENS EMPLOYMENT,SAFETY,AND MOBILITY IN THE MALDIVES Public Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure AuthorizedPublic Disclosure Authorized 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This report was prepared by the World Bank Group under the guidance and support of A2F Consulting LLC.Th

2、e study was conducted as part of the Country Partnership Framework(CPF)for the Maldives for the period 2023-2027,with the aim of promoting gender equality and womens empowerment in the tourism and fisheries sectors in the Maldives.The findings and recommendations presented in this report are intende

3、d to inform policy and programmatic interventions that foster inclusive economic growth and enhance womens participation in these key sectors.The research and analysis were made possible through the collaborative efforts of the World Bank team,led by Anna Kalashyan,with contributions from Aishath As

4、hiya Shathir,Priya Chopra,and the A2F Consulting team,led by Modibo Camara,with contributions from Ahadul Kabir Muyeed,Sumin Chun,Alex Proao,Rodrigo Silva and Sofa Sandoval Ayala.We extend our gratitude to all stakeholders,including government agencies,private sector representatives,NGOs,and communi

5、ty members,who participated in the surveys,interviews,and focus group discussions,providing valuable insights that enriched this study.ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries.It comprises five institutions:the In

6、ternational Bank for Reconstruction and Development(IBRD),the International Development Association(IDA),the International Finance Corporation(IFC),the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency(MIGA),and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes(ICSID).The mission of the World Ba