31^st International Input-Output Association Conference
and
13^th Edition of the International School of I-O Analysis
6^th - 11^th July 2025, Male’, the capital city of the Maldives

First time in the Maldives

Welcome to the 2025 International Input-Output Association (IIOA) Conference webpage and supporting details.

The 31^st IIOA Conference, alongside the 13^th Edition of the International School of Input-Output Analysis will be hosted at Villa College in Male’, the vibrant capital of the Maldives (please note, the Conference is on the main island and not on the resort islands).

The island is being built up by pumping sand from the sea floor, in order to meet the existing and future housing, industrial and commercial development demands of the Malé region and as a response to the threat posed by rising sea levels. The island is surrounded by beaches to green parks, interesting cultural attractions and various food options along with reasonably priced accommodation, it is a great destination for budget travellers who cannot afford the luxury resorts of the Maldives.

The IIOA is proud to organise this Conference in cooperation with the Villa College, Maldives Bureau of Statistics and other national organisations. It has been decades since IIOA’s last conference in South Asia, and we look particularly forward to welcoming many participants from the region, besides our global community of members and friends.

It is worth noting that 2025 will be the 75^th year since the 1^st IIOA Conference in 1950 in Driebergen (Netherlands).

We look forward to meeting you all in Male’ in July 2025.

Sanjiv Mahajan
Previous President of the IIOA

Malé – The Capital City

Malé, is the bustling capital of the Maldives, is the country’s political, economic and cultural hub. The city is situated in the central part of the country, spanning around 8.3 square kilometres, making it one of the world's smallest and most densely populated capitals. Its population is approximately 250,000 residents including migrant workers.

As the administrative centre of the Maldives, Malé hosts the central government, key financial institutions and major businesses. Malé is known for its historic sites, local markets, and daily hustle. The Malé Friday Mosque (Hukuru Miskiy), a 17^th century coral stone mosque, is one of the city's most notable landmarks. The National Museum showcases artefacts from different periods of Maldivian history. The city’s markets, such as the Malé Local Market and the Fish Market, are popular spots where locals buy fresh produce, handicrafts, and seafood, especially tuna, a staple of Maldivian cuisine.