Speaker
Fathimath Shiyadha
(GRIPS (JDS scholarship)- JICA)
Description
This presentation examines the disparity between the Maldives' national workforce priorities and aspirations of its youth. By analyzing the data from government-funded education programs and labor market outcomes, it demonstrates how the present investments are misaligned with the country's economic needs and student career choices. The session provides insight into developing policies that balance national development goals with aspirations and skills of Maldivian youth, promoting a more sustainable and inclusive future within the specific challenges faced by Small Island Developing States, such as brain drain, wage disparities, and lack of employment opportunities in desired fields.
Author
Fathimath Shiyadha
(GRIPS (JDS scholarship)- JICA)