The Maldives Monetary Authority has invited abstract submissions for its third annual Research Conference 2026, opening the call for papers.

The conference will be held under the theme “Macroeconomic and Financial Stability for Sustainable Development Amid Structural and Global Transitions,” focusing on the role of economic stability in supporting sustainable development in the Maldives.

MMA said the conference aims to bring together researchers, policymakers and industry experts from the Maldives and abroad to present and discuss research on current economic and policy issues, while fostering collaboration and dialogue.

Submissions may cover a range of thematic areas, including monetary policy and price stability, financial stability and regulation, Islamic finance, financial inclusion, digital finance and payment systems, climate risk, fiscal sustainability, structural transformation, housing and spatial economics, and health economics.

The authority said abstracts must be submitted in English in Microsoft Word format, with a length of 150 to 250 words, with author details provided separately through the submission form.

The deadline for abstract submissions is May 20, with selected abstracts to be announced on June 3. Full papers are to be submitted by September 3.

Further information and submission details are available through the conference website and online portal.