A discussion on introduction of #OneRegistry technique to this country, in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka and the United Nations for Sri Lanka. For this, Hon. Minister of Government Administration, Local Councils and Local Government Dr. A. H. M. Mr. H. Abayaratne, Hon'ble Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Mr. Eranga Weeraratne, Presidential Advisor on Digital Economy, Secretary of Government Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Ministry S. Aloka Bandara, Secretary of Digital Finance Ministry Varuna Dhanapala, Mr. Mark Andre Fransh, Resident Coordinator of the UN Development Program, Sri Lanka, Mrs. Asusa Kubota, Resident Representative of the UN Development Program, Sri Lanka; Registrar General W.R.A.N.S. Vijayasinghe were together.
This national effort can be considered as a key step in Sri Lanka's civil registration and the plan to digitally transform the key statistics (#CRVS) system.
#OneRegistry jointly implemented by UNDP Sri Lanka (United Nations Development Program) and WHO (World Health Organization) under the UN Sri Lanka SDG Fund is to create an inclusive, interactive and citizen centered platform for legal identity and public services. A major step in the forest scheme. Also this initiative was an important part of the government's digital economic plan and focused on reviewing the progress made so far, aligning on emerging priorities, preparing the next phase for implementation. Ministry of Health for this transformative initiative | Integrated SDG Fund | UNDP Sri Lanka | Asian and Pacific Regional UNDP | WHO Sri Lanka | UN Sri Lanka | Citra Lab | General Commissioner of Canada for Sri Lanka and Maldives Office | European Union of Sri Lanka and Maldives | British General Commissioner Office | Senior officers gathered together representing the Colombo US Embassy.
Ministry of Digital Economy, in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka and the United Nations in Sri Lanka, convened a high-level stocktaking meeting on the #OneRegistry initiative. The meeting saw the participation of key officials, including Hon. Dr. A.H.M.H. Abeyratne, Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government; Hon. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy; Hans Weerasuriya, Presidential Advisor on Digital Economy; S. Alokabandara, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government; Varuna Dhanapala, Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy; Marc-André Franche, Resident Coordinator, United Nations Development Programme in Sri Lanka; Ms. Azusa Kubota, Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme in Sri Lanka; and W.R.A.N.S. Wijesinghe, Registrar General. This critical national endeavor is a cornerstone of our efforts to digitally transform Sri Lanka’s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (#CRVS) system.
Jointly implemented by UNDP Sri Lanka and WHO Sri Lanka under the United Nations Sri Lanka SDG Fund, #OneRegistry is a key step towards creating a more inclusive, interoperable, and citizen-centric platform for #LegalIdentity and #PublicServices. This initiative is a vital component of the Government's Digital Economy Blueprint. The focus was on reviewing the progress achieved so far, align on emerging priorities, and shape the next phase of implementation.
Ministry of Health – Sri Lanka | Joint SDG Fund | UNDP Sri Lanka | UNDP in Asia and the Pacific | WHO Sri Lanka | United Nations Sri Lanka | Citra Lab | High Commission of Canada to Sri Lanka and Maldives | European Union in Sri Lanka and the Maldives | British High Commission Colombo | U.S. Embassy Colombo, Sri Lanka.
