International Journal of Small Economies

an International peer-reviewed academic journal on public policy in small economies and nations, island nations and developing countries

Article tagged ‘Aishath Shafina’

On the Crossroad of Reception and Rejection: The Case of Migrant Workers in the Local Community of The Maldives

On the Crossroad of Reception and Rejection: The Case of Migrant Workers in the Local Community of The Maldives

AISHATH SHAFINA aishath.shafina@gmail.com Vol. 06, No. 01, Year 2021, Pages 27-35 ABSTRACT The migrant population of the Maldives makes up one-third of the island’s population, with Indian and Bangladeshi migrants forming the bulk of the migrant population. Over one-third of the migrants are undocumented, and local and international sources have reported frequent discrimination and violation of...
From Crisis to Crisis: Choice and Decision Making in Violent Jihadism

From Crisis to Crisis: Choice and Decision Making in Violent Jihadism

AISHATH SHAFINA aishath.shafina@gmail.com Vol. 06, No. 01, Year 2021, Pages 1-15 ABSTRACT The intensification of radicalism poses a threat to not only the international order, but can also disrupt the lives of a small island nation. The increasing radicalism and extremism, leading to a mounting number of people joining Jihadist networks and causing terror have never been so alarming. Beginning wi...
Inequalities in access to higher education in the Maldives

Inequalities in access to higher education in the Maldives

AISHATH SHAFINA National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University, University of Colombo / University of London aishath.shafina@gmail.com Vol. 05, No. 01, Year 2017, Pages 1-16, Accepted January 2017. ABSTRACT The current low enrolment rate in higher education of Maldives originates from inefficiencies in organization and distribution of educational resources. The sources collected for t...