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Informe nacional sobre innovación social:
Maldives
In Maldives, social innovation is broadly recognized but lacks an official definition.
Marcos legales y políticos

Maldives has adopted the following legal frameworks, strategies, and vision documents related to social innovation:

  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Social Innovation
  • Social Businesses
  • Social [and Solidarity] Economy
  • Non-profit organizations and charities
  • Community based
  • Led organizations
  • SDG
Etapa actual de implementación:
Stage1: Social Entrepreneurship / Innovation / Businesses / [and Solidarity] Economy
Stage4: Community based/led organizations
Stage5: Non-profit organizations and charities
Stage6: SDG

with:

  • Stage1: “No Policy or Recognition: No formal recognition, discussion, or policy exists. The sector operates informally or without government involvement.”;
  • Stage2: “Initial Discussions & Awareness: The government acknowledges the sector and has started discussions or consultations, but no formal policy framework or regulation exists.”;
  • Stage3: “Draft Policy or Framework in Development: A draft policy, strategy, or regulatory framework is currently being developed. The government may be conducting research, stakeholder consultations, or legislative drafting.”;
  • Stage4: “Pilot Programs or Limited Implementation: Some initiatives, pilot projects, or partial government-backed programs exist, but full implementation has not yet been achieved. Policies may be tested in select regions or for specific groups.”;
  • Stage5: “Policy Adopted but Not Fully Implemented: A formal law, policy, or regulation has been passed, but it has not been fully implemented, enforced, or funded. Gaps in execution may still exist.”;
  • Stage6: “Policy in Effect & Actively Implemented: The policy is fully enacted and actively being implemented. There is clear government support, funding, and enforcement mechanisms in place.”;
  • Stage7: “Policy Reviewed & Strengthened: The existing policy has been evaluated and improved over time based on feedback, data, or evolving needs. New funding, incentives, or structural reforms may have been introduced.”; and
  • Stage8: “Leading in Policy Innovation: The country is recognized as a leader in this policy area, with best practices, strong regulatory frameworks, and incentives that actively promote and support the sector.”

More details

https://www.undp.org/maldives/press-releases/miyaheli-social-innovation-camp-2022-civil-society-edition-concludes-three-winning-ideas-emerge-innovation-people-planet-and

https://www.undp.org/maldives/projects/innovation-accelerate-development

https://www.undp.org/maldives/press-releases/undp-maldives-launches-its-accelerator-lab

Actores del ecosistema
Actores clave del ecosistema

The leading actors driving social innovation in Maldives include government ministries, social enterprises, NGOs, philanthropic institutions, academia, and other ecosystem builders. The top three most influential actors are:

  • Government entity (ministries/agencies)
  • NGOs
  • Impact investors & financial institutions (Impact funds)
Educación y creación de capacidades

Formal and informal education programs that support social innovation exist in the following forms in Maldives:

  • Government-supported training programs:“ The government has launched or funded capacity-building programs, incubators, or skill-development initiatives to support social innovation
  • Private sector or NGO-led programs:“ Non-governmental organizations, incubators, or private sector actors actively run training, mentorship, or acceleration programs for social innovation.

Órganos de coordinación
Comunicación ecosistémica
The level of communication and coordination among key actors in Maldives’s social innovation ecosystem is currently Moderate:“ some collaboration, but existing gaps in coordination.
Mecanismos de apoyo a las políticas y las finanzas
Incentivos políticos y mecanismos de apoyo

To support social innovation, Maldives has implemented the following incentives and mechanisms:

  • Government-backed funding programs (e.g., grants, subsidies, social impact funds)

Further information:

Mecanismos de financiación
Impacto
Programas y logros emblemáticos

Notable achievements and flagship programs in social innovation in Maldives include:
https://maldives.un.org/sites/default/files/2024-02/UNICEF%20Maldives%20Flagships.pdf

Tecnología para buenas innovaciones
Marcos de medición del impacto

Maldives has a formal framework or methodology for measuring social innovation impact.

Further details: https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2024-10/maldives_sustainability_reporting_framework.pdf

Contribución económica de la innovación social
Informes sobre el impacto social
Impulso político

Momentum for social innovation as a public policy issue in Maldives is currently rated as:
Some Momentum: There is growing awareness and initial efforts in public policy, but implementation remains limited or fragmented.

Barreras al crecimiento

The following barriers are currently hindering the growth of social innovation in Maldives:

  • Lack of awareness and understanding of social innovation
  • Limited access to skilled professionals in the sector
  • Geographic Dispersion and Connectivity Issues
Ideas colaborativas

Proposals from Maldives for potential collaborative initiatives with other GCSI members include:

  • Climate Resilience & Adaptation Collaboration
  • Blue Economy & Sustainable Tourism Innovation Hub
  • Regional Social Innovation Accelerator for Small Island Developing States
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