Ministry of Education / Educational Development Centre; EDC 

Salaahuddeen building
Ameenee Magu
Malé 20-03
MALDIVES 

Telephone: 32-3243
FAX: 32-3243 

Status: Governmental 
Head Name: Zahiya Zareer (Director) 
Year of creation: 1976 
Geographical coverage: national 
Working languages: Dhivehi; English 
Functions: Research; Training; Information; Formal Education 
Main subjects: biosphere; water; land; atmosphere; wildlife; climate and natural disasters; demography and migration; economic and socio-cultural aspects; tourism and recreation; agro industry; residue and contamination factors 
Target Groups: researchers; trainers; teachers and supervisors; general public 
Educational system: pre-school education; primary education; secondary education

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