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Tsunami Response, a Human Rights Assessment
TSUNAMI RESPONSE A HUMAN RIGHTS ASSESSMENT PDHRE, People’s Movement for Human Rights Learning Habitat International Coalition – Housing and Land Rights Network CONTENTS “All people and all human beings, without Foreword 03 distinction as to race, colour, sex, language, Reflections 07 religion, nationality, ethnic origin, family or social Executive summary 09 status, or political or other conviction, shall have Introduction 13 the right to live in dignity and freedom and to Land 15 enjoy the fruits of social progress and should, Housing 23 on their part, contribute to it.” Livelihoods 33 United Nations Declaration on Social Progress and Women 41 Development, 1969 General Assembly resolution 2542. Discrimination 49 General recommendations 54 Appendices 57 Appendix one: methodology 57 Appendix two: list of locations 58 surveyed Appendix three: joint statement 60 by Miloon Kothari and Walter Kälin January 2006 03 FOREWORD The December 2004 tsunami A lack of access to education, a rapidly to natural disasters and unleashed loss and destruction of lack of security of tenure for land mitigate their impact”.2 horrific magnitude in 12 countries1 and housing, domestic violence in Asia and Africa. One year after and other forms of gender Inadequate response and a lack the tragedy, despite the discrimination conspire to hamper of consideration for the human tremendous efforts of local, recovery. The presence of military rights of victims creates a human- national and international forces in camps where tsunami induced tragedy that exacerbates agencies, the rehabilitation and survivors are living and the lack of the plight of those already reconstruction process is fraught privacy in temporary shelters suffering the effects of a disaster with difficulties. -
Electricity Needs Assessment
Electricity needs Assessment Atoll (after) Island boxes details Remarks Remarks Gen sets Gen Gen set 2 Gen electricity electricity June 2004) June Oil Storage Power House Availability of cable (before) cable Availability of damage details No. of damaged Distribution box distribution boxes No. of Distribution Gen set 1 capacity Gen Gen set 1 capacity Gen set 2 capacity Gen set 3 capacity Gen set 4 capacity Gen set 5 capacity Gen Gen set 2 capacity set 2 capacity Gen set 3 capacity Gen set 4 capacity Gen set 5 capacity Gen Total no. of houses Number of Gen sets Gen of Number electric cable (after) cable electric No. of Panel Boards Number of DamagedNumber Status of the electric the of Status Panel Board damage Degree of Damage to Degree of Damage to Degree of Damaged to Population (Register'd electricity to the island the to electricity island the to electricity Period of availability of Period of availability of HA Fillladhoo 921 141 R Kandholhudhoo 3,664 538 M Naalaafushi 465 77 M Kolhufushi 1,232 168 M Madifushi 204 39 M Muli 764 134 2 56 80 0001Temporary using 32 15 Temporary Full Full N/A Cables of street 24hrs 24hrs Around 20 feet of No High duty equipment cannot be used because 2 the board after using the lights were the wall have generators are working out of 4. reparing. damaged damaged (2000 been collapsed boxes after feet of 44 reparing. cables,1000 feet of 29 cables) Dh Gemendhoo 500 82 Dh Rinbudhoo 710 116 Th Vilufushi 1,882 227 Th Madifushi 1,017 177 L Mundoo 769 98 L Dhabidhoo 856 130 L Kalhaidhoo 680 94 Sh Maroshi 834 166 Sh Komandoo 1,611 306 N Maafaru 991 150 Lh NAIFARU 4,430 730 0 000007N/A 60 - N/A Full Full No No 24hrs 24hrs No No K Guraidhoo 1,450 262 K Huraa 708 156 AA Mathiveri 73 2 48KW 48KW 0002 48KW 48KW 00013 breaker, 2 ploes 27 2 some of the Full Full W/C 1797 Feet 24hrs 18hrs Colappes of the No Power house, building intact, only 80KW generator set of 63A was Distribution south east wall of working. -
Annual Report 2017
ANNUAL REPORT 2017 STATE ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITED TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary About us 1 Chairman’s Message 3 CEO’s Message 4 Board of Directors 5 Executive Management 7 How we grew 14 Who we serve 15 Statistical Highlights 16 Financial Highlights 17 Our Footprint 18 Market Review 19 Strategic Review 20 - Power Generation 20 - Distribution System 24 - Human Resources 25 - Corporate Social Responsibility 29 - Customer Services 30 - Financial Overview 32 - Creating efficiency and reducing cost 40 - Business Diversification 41 - Renewable Energy 44 Moving Forward 45 - Grid of the Future 46 - An Efficient Future 47 - Investing for the Future 47 Audited Financial Statements 2017 48 Company Contacts EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The year 2017 is marked as a challenging yet Business was diversified into new areas such successful year in the recent history of State as water bottling and supply. Further STELCO Electric Company Limited (STELCO). The main showroom services were expanded to provide highlight of the year is that STELCO has more varieties of products. observed a net positive growth, after a few consecutive loss making years. Though STELCO has posted a positive growth, the increasing gearing ratio is an area of Some of the success stories in 2017 include the concern which needs to be addressed at the commencement of STELCO Fifth Power policy level with government authorities. Development Project as well as addition of generation capacity to the STELCO network. Based on current forecasts, the electricity Further upgrades on distribution network as demand doubles every five to ten years, hence well as adoption of new technologies to STELCO needs to generate a profit of over MVR improve service quality were implemented. -
Population and Housing Census 2014
MALDIVES POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS 2014 National Bureau of Statistics Ministry of Finance and Treasury Male’, Maldives 4 Population & Households: CENSUS 2014 © National Bureau of Statistics, 2015 Maldives - Population and Housing Census 2014 All rights of this work are reserved. No part may be printed or published without prior written permission from the publisher. Short excerpts from the publication may be reproduced for the purpose of research or review provided due acknowledgment is made. Published by: National Bureau of Statistics Ministry of Finance and Treasury Male’ 20379 Republic of Maldives Tel: 334 9 200 / 33 9 473 / 334 9 474 Fax: 332 7 351 e-mail: [email protected] www.statisticsmaldives.gov.mv Cover and Layout design by: Aminath Mushfiqa Ibrahim Cover Photo Credits: UNFPA MALDIVES Printed by: National Bureau of Statistics Male’, Republic of Maldives National Bureau of Statistics 5 FOREWORD The Population and Housing Census of Maldives is the largest national statistical exercise and provide the most comprehensive source of information on population and households. Maldives has been conducting censuses since 1911 with the first modern census conducted in 1977. Censuses were conducted every five years since between 1985 and 2000. The 2005 census was delayed to 2006 due to tsunami of 2004, leaving a gap of 8 years between the last two censuses. The 2014 marks the 29th census conducted in the Maldives. Census provides a benchmark data for all demographic, economic and social statistics in the country to the smallest geographic level. Such information is vital for planning and evidence based decision-making. Census also provides a rich source of data for monitoring national and international development goals and initiatives. -
Villas and Residences | Club Intercontinental Benefits | Opening Special | Getting Here
VILLAS AND RESIDENCES | CLUB INTERCONTINENTAL BENEFITS | OPENING SPECIAL | GETTING HERE RESTAURANTS AND BARS | OCEAN CONSERVATION PROGRAM & COLLABORATION WITH MANTA TRUST | AVI SPA & WELLNESS AND KIDS CLUB A new experience lies ahead of you this September with the opening of the new InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. Spread over a private island with lush tropical greenery, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort seamlessly blends with the awe-inspiring natural beauty of the island. Resort facilities include: • 81 Villas & Residences • 6 restaurants and bars • Club InterContinental benefits • “The Retreat” - an adults only lounge • An overwater spa • 5 Star PADI certified diver center oering courses and daily expeditions with an on-site Marine Biologist • Planet Trekkers children’s facility VILLAS AND RESIDENCES Experience Maldives’ breathtaking vistas from each of the spacious 81 Beach, Lagoon and Overwater Villas and Residences at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. Choose soothing lagoon or dramatic ocean views with a perfect vantage point from your private terrace for a spectacular Bedroom - Overwater Pool Villa Outdoor Pool Deck - Overwater Pool Villa sunrise or sunset. Each Villa or Residence is tastefully designed encapsulating the needs of the modern nomad infused with distinct Maldivian design; featuring one, two or three separate bedrooms, lounge with an ensuite complemented by a spacious terrace overlooking the ocean or lagoon with a private pool. GO TO TOP Livingroom - Lagoon Pool Villa Bedroom - One -
A Print Media Awareness Campaign to Protect Mangrove Habitats in the Maldives
A print media awareness campaign to protect mangrove habitats in the Maldives of mangrove ecosystems means they are widely undervalued. With better environmental awareness these threats could be managed. By using different forms of highly visible print media, it should be possible to educate people and thereby relieve some of the pressure on mangrove habitats. A media campaign could also influence government to formulate and implement stronger policies to protect and sustainably manage not just mangroves, but also natural resources generally. The long-term goal of this project, there- fore, was to ensure that the Maldives’ man- groves are maintained as healthy ecosys- tems through stronger, more effective public Print media awareness campaign, Maldives © MFF Print media awareness campaign, awareness and policies. 3.5 Objectives Target beneficiaries Ú 3.5 The objectives of this project were: Local communities and NGOs on the target Ú islands. to collect reference materials on man- grove habitats in the Maldives; Outputs Ú3.5 Compilation of reference materials on to visit selected islands to determine the mangroves, including field guides, books, extent of their mangroves, identify the study reports, trip reports, assessments threats to these forests, assess how local and web-based materials and photo- MALDIVES people use mangroves, and share knowl- graphs. edge; Organization of several field visits to 3.5 to hold meetings with key government assess the extent of remaining man- 3.5 Ú Ú stakeholders to identify policies on pro- groves on the target islands, the threats LOCATION tecting, conserving and managing man- to and uses of those mangroves, and Baarah Island, Haa Alifu Atoll, and grove habitats; and local people’s opinions on protecting Maakandoodhoo Island, Shaviyani Atoll, Upper North Province; Huraa important habitats. -
Table 2.3 : POPULATION by SEX and LOCALITY, 1985, 1990, 1995
Table 2.3 : POPULATION BY SEX AND LOCALITY, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000 , 2006 AND 2014 1985 1990 1995 2000 2006 20144_/ Locality Both Sexes Males Females Both Sexes Males Females Both Sexes Males Females Both Sexes Males Females Both Sexes Males Females Both Sexes Males Females Republic 180,088 93,482 86,606 213,215 109,336 103,879 244,814 124,622 120,192 270,101 137,200 132,901 298,968 151,459 147,509 324,920 158,842 166,078 Male' 45,874 25,897 19,977 55,130 30,150 24,980 62,519 33,506 29,013 74,069 38,559 35,510 103,693 51,992 51,701 129,381 64,443 64,938 Atolls 134,214 67,585 66,629 158,085 79,186 78,899 182,295 91,116 91,179 196,032 98,641 97,391 195,275 99,467 95,808 195,539 94,399 101,140 North Thiladhunmathi (HA) 9,899 4,759 5,140 12,031 5,773 6,258 13,676 6,525 7,151 14,161 6,637 7,524 13,495 6,311 7,184 12,939 5,876 7,063 Thuraakunu 360 185 175 425 230 195 449 220 229 412 190 222 347 150 197 393 181 212 Uligamu 236 127 109 281 143 138 379 214 165 326 156 170 267 119 148 367 170 197 Berinmadhoo 103 52 51 108 45 63 146 84 62 124 55 69 0 0 0 - - - Hathifushi 141 73 68 176 89 87 199 100 99 150 74 76 101 53 48 - - - Mulhadhoo 205 107 98 250 134 116 303 151 152 264 112 152 172 84 88 220 102 118 Hoarafushi 1,650 814 836 1,995 984 1,011 2,098 1,005 1,093 2,221 1,044 1,177 2,204 1,051 1,153 1,726 814 912 Ihavandhoo 1,181 582 599 1,540 762 778 1,860 913 947 2,062 965 1,097 2,447 1,209 1,238 2,461 1,181 1,280 Kelaa 920 440 480 1,094 548 546 1,225 590 635 1,196 583 613 1,200 527 673 1,037 454 583 Vashafaru 365 186 179 410 181 229 477 205 272 -
Environmental Impact Assessment Study
Thuraakunu Island Development Committee Environmental Impact Assessment Study Thuraakunu Harbour Construction Thuraakunu, Ha Alif Atol Area2 Mooring January 2008 Land and Marine Environmental Resources Group Private Limited Thuraakunu Island Development Committee Environmental Impact Assessment Study Thuraakunu Harbour Construction Thuraakunu, Ha Alif Atol January 2008 Land and Marine Environmental Resources Group Private Limited Environmental Impact Assessment Report Thuraakunu Harbour, Ha.Alif Atoll Declaration of the Consultant I certify that statements made in this Environmental Impact Assessment study are true, complete and correct. Hussein Zahir EIA Consultant (Reg. no. EIA 04/07) Date: 23-01-08 Environmental Impact Assessment Report Thuraakunu Harbour, Ha.Alif Atoll Table of Contents Executive Summary ..................................................................................... 1 1 Introduction............................................................................................... 1 1.1 Purpose of the Report and Need for the EIA ..........................................................1 1.2 Structure of the Report............................................................................................2 2 Project setting............................................................................................3 2.1 Environment Protection and Preservation Act of Maldives ...................................3 2.2 Second National Environmental Action Plan (1999)..............................................4 2.2.1 -
For the Proposed Harbour Expansion Project at Hulhudheli Island, Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT For the Proposed Harbour Expansion Project at Hulhudheli Island, Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives Hulhudheli Island. Photo by: Water Solutions (February 2020) Proposed by: Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure Prepared by: Ahmed Jameel (EIA P07/2007), Abdul Aleem (EIA P03/2019) Mohamed Umar (EIA P02/2019), Ibrahim Faiz (EIA P05/2017) For Water Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Maldives April 2020 EIA for the Proposed Harbour Expansion Project at Hulhudheli. Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives 1 Table of contents 1 Table of contents ...................................................................................................... 2 2 List of Figures and Tables ........................................................................................ 6 3 Declaration of the consultants .................................................................................. 8 4 Proponents Commitment and Declaration ............................................................... 9 5 Non-Technical Summary ....................................................................................... 13 6 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 15 6.1 Structure of the EIA ........................................................................................... 15 6.2 Aims and Objectives of the EIA ........................................................................ 15 6.3 EIA Implementation ......................................................................................... -
Moosa Haroon M HA Baarah Neeluge Addu.Maradhoo Feydhoo Abdul Raheem Moosa M HA Baarah Alivaage HA
VOTERS LIST | HA | 27 MARCH 2011 NAME G ATOLL ISLAND DISTRICT HIOUSE VOTE REGISTERED IN Moosa Haroon M HA Baarah Neeluge Addu.Maradhoo Feydhoo Abdul Raheem Moosa M HA Baarah Alivaage HA. Atoll, Male Mohamed Jameel M HA Baarah Billoorijehige HA. Atoll, Male Fathimath Shazla F HA Baarah Carnation View HA. Atoll, Male Shareefa Ali F HA Baarah Fathagumaage HA. Atoll, Male Nashidha Abdul Raheem F HA Baarah Fenfiyaazge HA. Atoll, Male Sugaliya Abdul Latheef F HA Baarah Golden House HA. Atoll, Male Ahmed Raashid M HA Baarah Handhuvaree Villa HA. Atoll, Male Aminath Rasheeda F HA Baarah Hudhuvilla ge HA. Atoll, Male Munaaz Ali M HA Baarah Kulhlhavahge HA. Atoll, Male Mohamed Shifaz M HA Baarah Madhoshimaage HA. Atoll, Male Ahmed Waheed M HA Baarah Mathiraiymaage HA. Atoll, Male Aishath Mueena F HA Baarah Mathiraiymaage HA. Atoll, Male Ibrahim Shakeeb M HA Baarah Meynaage HA. Atoll, Male Ibna Shihab F HA Baarah Nooru Manzil HA. Atoll, Male Nilama Abdul Hakeem F HA Baarah Ocean Villa HA. Atoll, Male Badhurul Muneer M HA Baarah Rahumaanee Hiyaa HA. Atoll, Male Ali Ismail M HA Baarah Raiyrumaage HA. Atoll, Male Fathimath Rasheeda F HA Baarah Raiyvilla ge HA. Atoll, Male Zuhura Musthafa F HA Baarah Reeshange HA. Atoll, Male Abdul Sattar Moosa M HA Baarah Saanee manzil HA. Atoll, Male Aishath Nuthufa F HA Baarah Silvery House HA. Atoll, Male Aminath Aroosha F HA Baarah Silvery House HA. Atoll, Male Ahmed Kamaal M HA Baarah Anoanaage HA.Baarah Aishath Abdul Raheem F HA Baarah Asaas HA.Baarah Aminath Raoofa F HA Baarah Asseyri HA.Baarah Abdul Wahid Ibrahim -
List of MOE Approved Non-Profit Public Schools in the Maldives
List of MOE approved non-profit public schools in the Maldives GS no Zone Atoll Island School Official Email GS78 North HA Kelaa Madhrasathul Sheikh Ibrahim - GS78 [email protected] GS39 North HA Utheem MadhrasathulGaazee Bandaarain Shaheed School Ali - GS39 [email protected] GS87 North HA Thakandhoo Thakurufuanu School - GS87 [email protected] GS85 North HA Filladhoo Madharusathul Sabaah - GS85 [email protected] GS08 North HA Dhidhdhoo Ha. Atoll Education Centre - GS08 [email protected] GS19 North HA Hoarafushi Ha. Atoll school - GS19 [email protected] GS79 North HA Ihavandhoo Ihavandhoo School - GS79 [email protected] GS76 North HA Baarah Baarashu School - GS76 [email protected] GS82 North HA Maarandhoo Maarandhoo School - GS82 [email protected] GS81 North HA Vashafaru Vasahfaru School - GS81 [email protected] GS84 North HA Molhadhoo Molhadhoo School - GS84 [email protected] GS83 North HA Muraidhoo Muraidhoo School - GS83 [email protected] GS86 North HA Thurakunu Thuraakunu School - GS86 [email protected] GS80 North HA Uligam Uligamu School - GS80 [email protected] GS72 North HDH Kulhudhuffushi Afeefudin School - GS72 [email protected] GS53 North HDH Kulhudhuffushi Jalaaludin school - GS53 [email protected] GS02 North HDH Kulhudhuffushi Hdh.Atoll Education Centre - GS02 [email protected] GS20 North HDH Vaikaradhoo Hdh.Atoll School - GS20 [email protected] GS60 North HDH Hanimaadhoo Hanimaadhoo School - GS60 -
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