Gov’t to Establish a Framework to Revolutionise Digital Transformation

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu decided yesterday to establish a framework for a revolutionary digital transformation following a paper presented by the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology.

At the cabinet meeting where this paper was presented in the President’s Office, they decided to strengthen the government’s technology governance to enhance the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector’s contribution to the Maldives’ productivity index. They also decided to maximise the benefits of the digital economy to Maldivians, accelerate the country’s digital transformation journey, and bring revolutionary change to the ICT sector, according to the President’s Office.

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Approved Initiatives

• Introducing modern legislation and completing the regulatory framework necessary for expediting national digital transformation projects while establishing a conducive governance structure in the ICT sector for economic development.
• Creating an ‘Interoperable Open Data Sharing Platform’ to facilitate seamless data exchange between Government agencies and designating specific Government bodies to maintain centralised registers and repositories that serve as the fundamental “Single Source of Truth”.
• Developing and implementing national-level central platforms to deliver citizen-centric services and enhance the e-Government system.
• Digitalising services provided by all Government agencies and State-owned companies to strengthen and expand the e-Government system.
• Establishing a National Sovereign Cloud for secure management of Government data, expanding data centre capabilities, and enhancing the digital archive system
• Implementing e-Faas, a secure electronic identification system compliant with international standards and implementing digital signatures
• Cultivating a digitally competent workforce by integrating advanced technology modules in school curricula, providing training in emerging technologies, and establishing a dedicated research, development, and innovation fund in the field
• Implementing a ‘Local First’ policy that prioritises Maldivians in the procurement of ICT and other technology services for government requirements
• Establishing an Innovation Hub to foster research and innovative solutions in the technology industry

During yesterday’s Cabinet meeting, Ministers discussed detailed implementation strategies and established timelines for achieving these objectives.