We also need to strengthen institutional capacity by investing in human resources as it is a key ingredient in catalyzing benefits from the much needed local fintech solutions for a country like the Maldives Since the financial landscape of the Maldives is unique and differs from the mainstream financial markets in many ways, we need to be more creative in adopting and embracing these technologies.
How climate-related risks to financial systems differ to other risks and forms of structural economic change? First, it is an honor to be part of this distinguished panel. Since the Avian Flu or the old-SARS episodes there was awareness that another pandemic event would happen sooner or later.