MNU also promotes international research dissemination and academic dialogue through platforms such as the Theveli International Conference and the International Conference on Innovations in Engineering, Science and Technology for Sustainable Development (ICEST). These platforms provide opportunities for researchers to share findings, exchange experiences and discuss innovative approaches to sustainable development. International university partnerships established through Memoranda of Understanding further provide a framework for research cooperation, knowledge transfer and capacity building.
These activities illustrate how MNU engages with international expertise and collaborative research to identify approaches relevant to the Maldivian context. To strengthen its contribution to SDG 17, the University can further institutionalise comparative research, document lessons learned from international partners, and monitor the practical outcomes of collaborative initiatives. Project reports, research publications, conference proceedings and partnership records provide supporting evidence of these activities and their contribution to international cooperation for sustainable development.
