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Legal and Policy Frameworks
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
Current stage of implementation:
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/projects/innovation-accelerate-development
https://www.undp.org/maldives/press-releases/undp-maldives-launches-its-accelerator-lab
