Maldives and the World Bank have held significant talks pertaining to data sharing. The discussions were held between the Minister of Homeland Security and Technology Ali Ihusaan, Minister of State for Homeland Security and Technology Dr. Mohamed Kinaanath, as well as senior delegations of the World Bank.
Following the meeting, State Minister Dr. Kinaanath stated that the discussions were focused on restructuring the Digital Maldives for Adaptation, Decentralisation and Diversification (DMED) Project. He said that the importance of the Privacy and Personal Data Protection Bill and the Cybersecurity Bill were also emphasised during the meeting.
The DMED Project, valued at USD 10 million, is financed through World Bank assistance, with the agreement signed on July 4, 2022. The project aims to implement essential legal amendments, establish a regulatory framework for internet and communications, and enhance the technical capacity of government authorities. This initiative aims to enhance the social and economic opportunities available.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology indicated that the project aims to introduce a digital identity system to enhance government service quality and establish a system for collecting and storing data on environmental and weather changes.