The Maldives establishes Board to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of the Tsunami Relief and
Reconstruction Fund
The Maldives has established a Board to oversee the management of the Tsunami Relief and Reconstruction Fund, to ensure
transparency and accountability.
The Board, which is chaired by the country’s Auditor-General, Mr. Ismail Fathee, consists of the resident head of the
UN, and private sector and industry figures, including the chairpersons of the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry
(MATI), the Maldives National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) and the Maldives Association of Construction
Industry (MACI). The Board also includes top officials of the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) and the Department of
External Resources.
The Board has been mandated to ensure transparency and accountability in the management of the Fund, and to ensure that
it is operated in accordance with domestic regulations and international auditing standards.