The crucial implementation and support mission of the D’MADD Project, slated for October 2023, convened with the Department of National Registration (DNR) officials today, marking a significant step forward in our collaborative efforts.

In-depth discussions with DNR requirements for the foundational ID system were continued. DNR updated its current position on the new laws and plans to decentralize the services through the council. DNR highlighted its new online services with a citizen portal. It was concluded that the D’MADD project will support the system design of the civil registration system by obtaining an international consultant and providing support to do a cyber security assessment of DNR systems and infrastructure. It was agreed that the DNR will work on the TORs for the two tasks so the DMADD team can continue with the procurement.

The meeting was attended by key representatives from the Department, including Mr. Mohamed Riznee (Director General), Mr. Mohamed Umair (Director-ICT), Ms. Zulaikha Ali (Director), and Mr. Hassan Nashid (Legal Officer), all of whom played a crucial role in the discussions.

The meeting was led by Mr. Jerome Bezzina (Task Team Leader) and Ms. Anna Zita Metz, the (Program Officer) from the World Bank, with Dr. Ibrahim Waheed (Project Manager), Mr. Ahmed Haleem (Communications Specialist) and Ms. Fathmath Shafa Hussain, (Project Officer) represented the D’MADD Project.