Sri Lanka Digital Transformation

About this project

The Sri Lanka Digital Transformation project will accelerate the digitalization of public services and create efficiencies through shared digital platforms that can be leveraged across sectors and boost the digital startup ecosystem and international opportunities for IT firms. The project is designed around two components: 1. Digital Government and Services This component aims to digitalize public service delivery, making it more accessible and efficient. It will support the development of an online government service delivery portal that brings together services from across sectors, setting up a national data exchange for seamless data sharing among government entities, and expanding cloud-based government data hosting. These investments will be complemented by targeted capacity-building programs to boost digital adoption among people and government officials. Support for citizens will focus on enhancing basic digital literacy and adoption of digital services among underserved groups, including women, youth, and the elderly. To achieve this, the project will support the development and delivery of digital literacy training, the setup of citizen service desks across select underserved communities, and the rollout of an information, communications, and education campaign. In addition, the component will support the operationalization of empowered digital institutions and the development and implementation of the necessary policy frameworks to accelerate digital transformatio…

Published by

World Bank · Multilateral

Countries

Sri Lanka

Sectors

Information and communication technology (ICT)Multi-hazard response preparedness

Places

Colombo

Funded by

International Development Association

Implemented by

Ministry of Digital Economy

Accountable

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Passes funds through

International Development Association

Published by World Bank to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 3 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: 44000-P508317.

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