President says decentralisation most significant democratic progress
He said that the amendments to the Decentralisation Act improved governance and reinforced the protection people's rights.
By
Mariyam Umna Ismail
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on Thursday said that the most significant contributions to democratic progress in Maldives' recent history have been the amendments brought to the Decentralisation Act, which enables more autonomy for local councils and Women's Development Committees (WDC).
He made the remark in a statement published on the occasion of World Democracy Day.
The president stated that the amendments to the Decentralisation Act improved governance and reinforced the protection of rights to the people.
He particularly noted the progress made in ensuring that the voices of the people were reflected in policy making.
President Solih also emphasised the numerous efforts made to eliminate gender bias and provide equal opportunities for women, including adapting and amending laws.
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