Component 1

Digital Connectivity

Component 1:Enabling Environment for Improved Digital Connectivity and Competitiveness

aims to support the Communications Authority of Maldives and the National Centre for Information Technology. It focuses on building their operational capacity by providing equipment and assisting with the legislative agenda related to the digital transformation of the Maldives.

1.1 Improving regulatory frameworks, oversight, and enforcement for a competitive broadband market

US$ 900,000

Allocation

US$ 10,767.42

Funds Spent

CAM

Stakeholder

2

Activity

36.5% Completed

Activity 1.1(a)

Reviewing and updating the regulatory frameworks for wholesale and retail broadband markets covering, inter alia, infrastructure sharing, spectrum monitoring and open access to submarine cables; supporting design and introduction of standards for using green, low-emission and energy efficient technologies in connectivity infrastructure development projects.

73% Completed

Activity 1.1(b)

Providing technical assistance and capacity building to CAM, developing and updating the regulatory frameworks to ensure open access and fair competition and training for its staff for improving oversight and enforcement capacity.
This activity can begin after completion of Activity 1.1(a)

0% Completed

1.2 Empowering public institutions for digital transformation in government

US $ 1,100,000

Allocation

US$ 0

Funds Spent

NCIT

Stakeholder

3

Activity

10.7% Completed

Activity 1.2(a)

Providing technical assistance to support restructuring of the NCIT and the establishment of the GDS, including the development of institutional governance frameworks and capacity building.

0% Completed

Activity 1.2(b)

Supporting the improvements in government network infrastructure across Islands.

32% Completed

Activity 1.2(c)

Developing a business continuity and disaster recovery plan for strategic digital government data assets and services.

0% Completed