Aid Objectives To Be Achieved In 2007

In a recent report titled “Tsunami Recovery in the Maldives 2004-2006”, the UNDP writes that in 2007 its Shelter and Harbour projects, which work towards both recovery and reconstruction, will be completely phased out. As a result, this will make way for other programmes that will go beyond recovery and assist the Maldives in achieving international development targets.

According to the UNDP, the combined efforts of the Maldivian Government, development partners, and various humanitarian agencies have helped put the Maldives “back on the path” of regaining the development momentum that was lost due to the tsunami.

“In the case of the Maldives, the tsunami reversed whole decades of developmental success,” writes the report. “Looking at what we have accomplished,” it continues, “it seems fair to say that UNDP has honoured its dedication to help regain lost development momentum and to establish a system that respects and encourages the rights and aspirations of all Maldivians.”