The World Bank mission team concluded a productive meeting with officials from The National Centre for Information Technology (NCIT) as part of their ongoing support for the implementation of the Digital Maldives for Adaptation, Decentralization, and Diversification (DMADD) project. The mission team, led by Mr. Jérôme Bezzina, Senior Digital Development Specialist and task team leader for the DMADD project, along with Ms. Anna Zita Metz, Program Officer, engaged in discussions with Minister of State for Environment, Climate Change and Technology, Mr. Mohamed Shareef.

The meeting was attended by representatives from the DMADD Project Management Unit (PMU), including Dr. Ibrahim Waheed, the Project Manager, and Mr. Ahmed Haleem, the Communications Specialist.

Among the NCIT participants were Fathimath Zameela, a Senior Software Engineer, and Mohamed Sharif Ahmed, the Project Coordinator.

The World Bank mission team expressed their appreciation for the collaboration and the progress made thus far. The meeting served as a platform to strengthen partnerships and accelerate the DMADD project's implementation, which aims to leverage digital technologies and data platforms to enhance climate resilience in the region.

This meeting is part of the implementation support mission for the DMADD project, which took place from February 27 to March 8, 2022. As the DMADD project continues to gain momentum, it is expected to make significant contributions to the field of climate resilience and establish a robust framework for leveraging digital technologies in addressing environmental challenges.