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Policy Brief: Addressing Low Fertility in the Maldives

Policy Brief: Addressing Low Fertility in the Maldives
Policy Brief: Addressing Low Fertility in the Maldives

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Number of pages

13

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UNFPA Maldives

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Policy Brief: Addressing Low Fertility in the Maldives

Publication date

01 October 2023

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The Maldives is currently grappling with a compelling demographic conundrum marked by declining fertility rates. This discernible trend carries profound ramifications, spanning the domains of society, economy, and demography, significantly influencing the nation's trajectory ahead. This policy brief undertakes the task of elucidating the pivotal factors underpinning the low fertility rates in the Maldives and subsequently proposes a range of recommendations to effectively tackle this multifaceted issue. By advocating for a comprehensive strategy that integrates targeted interventions, bolstered social support mechanisms, and impactful awareness campaigns, this brief envisions a path toward cultivating sustainable population growth and a harmonised demographic framework.