As the Maldives accelerates its transition to a fully digital government, an implementation plan is being developed to ensure the continuity of government operations and communication during crises. The initiative aims to safeguard essential public services against disruptions caused by natural disasters, cyber threats, and other emergencies.
The National Center for Information Technology (NCIT), under the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology, has established a communications infrastructure to support government offices in this digital shift. To reinforce this system, the Ministry is now formulating a robust plan for disaster recovery and business continuity.
This effort falls under the World Bank-funded Digital Maldives for Adaptation, Decentralisation and Diversification (DMED) project. The government has enlisted KBSL Information Technologies Limited, a Sri Lanka-based IT company with a track record dating back to 1987, to design the comprehensive plan.
State Minister Dr. Kinaanath today signed a key contract under the D’MADD project to develop a BCP & Disaster Recovery Plan for the National Data Centre & Computer Network at NCIT — a major step in strengthening our digital infrastructure.#NCIT #DMADD #DigitalResilience pic.twitter.com/PNshwHyrSH
— National Centre for Information Technology (@ncitmv) May 4, 2025
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The agreement was signed by Dr. Mohamed Kinaanath, Head of NCIT and Minister of State, representing the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology. Krishan Perera, Associate Vice President for International Business, signed on behalf of KBSL. The contract, valued at USD 45,525, mandates completion within four months and adherence to international standards.
As part of the assignment, KBSL will conduct a thorough risk assessment of the country’s existing 22-year-old digital infrastructure. This includes evaluating vulnerabilities to natural disasters, cyberattacks, power outages, and fires. The plan will also outline essential employee skillsets and recommend training programs to build necessary human resource capacity.
Once finalized, the plan will equip the Maldivian government with a detailed operational manual to maintain uninterrupted service delivery during emergencies. While several government services are already accessible online, NCIT will spearhead the implementation of this project, solidifying its leadership role in building a resilient digital governance framework.