The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has announced that the deadline for article submissions to its newly launched Economic and Finance Magazine is fast approaching, with entries closing on 9 October 2025.
The magazine aims to serve as a platform for policymakers, academics, researchers, and industry professionals to share insights, spark debate, and foster greater public awareness on key economic and financial issues affecting the Maldives and other small island economies.
For its first edition, the magazine’s theme — “Digital Lifelines: Fintech for Island Economies” — invites contributors to explore the potential of digital finance and innovation in supporting resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth in small island nations.
MMA said submissions may address a broad range of topics, including:
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The evolution of digital payments and mobile banking in remote communities
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The role of artificial intelligence in financial services
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Policy challenges in balancing innovation and regulation
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Fintech-driven solutions for financial inclusion, climate resilience, and blue economy development
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Overcoming connectivity and literacy barriers in island nations
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Building smart island ecosystems through digital finance
The publication will accept a variety of formats — from opinion pieces, explainers, and research insights to case studies, interviews, and book reviews. Articles should be written in English, between 500 and 2,000 words, and submitted in Microsoft Word format.
According to MMA, authors of selected pieces will receive cash rewards, with winners to be notified by 26 October 2025. Submissions must be sent via email to [email protected].
Highlighting the initiative’s collaborative approach, MMA stated that the call for submissions is open to all institutions as well as members of the public, underscoring its commitment to encouraging fresh perspectives on finance, technology, and development.
The magazine’s launch reflects the central bank’s broader goal of promoting financial literacy and ethical innovation while amplifying the voices of young thinkers and professionals contributing to the future of the Maldivian economy.
