Expertise:
Main area of expertise is in Population and migration. Other research interests include sustainable development, rural development, environment and poverty. Prepared thesis on Migration Impacts on Maldives as part of Master of Social Sciences at the Waikato University, New Zealand. Prepared the report of the National Migration Survey for the Ministry of Planning and National Development.
Prepared migration report for the 2006 Maldives Census Co-authored paper on poverty for SAAPE.
Professional/ Work Experience:
- Head of Development Planning, Projects and Environment Unit of the Economic Policy Section of the President's Office
- Head of Cabinet Secretariat, President's Office
- Presently on study leave
Affiliation: Member of Dev Net ( NZ)
Geo Interest: South Asia, Pacific, other small islands
GDN Subject Interests: Community Based Rural Development | Climate Change | Impact Evaluation | Poverty Reduction | Strategic Urban Planning |