Vice President Faisal Naseem has stated that scientific research is needed for national development. He made these remarks while speaking at a ceremony to inaugurate the Theveli International Conference 2022.
Speaking at the ceremony, Vice President Naseem said there is a growing need to connect research with nation-building as politics and policies backed by proper scientific research yield better results. The vice president highlighted how research contributes to national development and said it aids in decision-making and in seeking ways to address the plight of the people. He said that research helps solve long-standing issues like poverty, unemployment, and inequality while constructing economies, industries, and societies. He added that research helps people understand the intricate science that governs the world and helps them make informed decisions.
Furthermore, Vice President Naseem said research is paramount to achieving meaningful development, without which developmental efforts will be baseless. He said the knowledge gained from research is what makes the cornerstones of nation-building efforts. He also said that research leads to civilised societies and equips citizens with the knowledge and tools to move forward and to learn and do more.
Additionally, Vice President expressed his hope of hearing solutions at the conference that governments worldwide may employ to improve and elevate their policies. He also said he expects that the discussions at the conference would help develop innovative solutions required for nation-building and enhance our quality of life.
The fifth edition of the Theveli International Conference is organised by the Research Development Office of the Maldives National University (MNU) and themed around research for nation-building. Around 200 individuals are joining the conference, which is held from August 22-23 and features four keynote speeches and over 70 presentations. The two-day conference would see the presentation of papers on a broad spectrum, ranging from technical topics such as housing and infrastructure, computers and technology, health and medicine, to more abstract issues such as gender and human rights, history and culture, as well as journalism and social media.