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USAID in Maldives

The United States has always had friendly relations with Republic of Maldives, and an interest in seeing the country reach its potential.  Since 2001, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has assisted Maldives to utilize the potential of wind to meet their energy needs.

Following the tsunami of 2004, USAID provided $1.9 million in new programming that targets two of the largest islands to install water desalination plants, help build local capacity, and improve health care services.  The program also provides institutional strengthening and capacity building to the Ministry of Environment, Energy & Water. 

Successful execution of these projects may lead to further USAID development initiatives from the American people.

 
 USAID staff members discuss water desalination issues with a
Maldivian government official.  Photo: USAID/Dick Edwards.

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