Maldives Partners with Sri Lanka’s KBSL to Fortify National IT Resilience Under World Bank Funded Digital Initiative
In a significant step towards enhancing digital resilience and national service continuity, the Government of the Maldives has entered into a strategic agreement with KBSL Information Technologies Limited, a top tier Sri Lankan IT solutions provider operating under the Agility Innovations Group, to design and implement a national-level Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) Plan. Agility Innovation Group’s involvement signals a coordinated regional approach to delivering future-proof digital infrastructure. Through its subsidiaries and partners, the Group has consistently enabled public and private sector clients to modernize mission-critical systems while ensuring operational continuity in complex environments.
The initiative is being carried out in partnership with KBSL’s joint venture collaborators, Nextbizz and Valiant Technologies India, combining regional expertise in infrastructure planning, cybersecurity, and risk management. This high impact engagement is a flagship component of the World Bank funded Digital Maldives for Adaptation, Decentralization, and Diversification (DMED) program, underscoring the Maldives’ commitment to safeguarding its critical digital infrastructure.
The BCDR project will be developed for the National Centre for Information Technology (NCIT), the primary body overseeing the country’s digital transformation efforts. Once completed, the plan will ensure that vital public services and digital systems remain operational during national emergencies or cyber disruptions a milestone in the Maldives’ pursuit of technological sovereignty and disaster readiness.
The agreement was officially signed by:
Dr. Mohamed Kinaanath, Minister of State for Homeland Security & Technology and Head of NCIT, the National Cybersecurity Agency, and the Communication Authority of Maldives. A decorated national technologist, Dr. Kinaanath plays a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s digital security architecture.
Ibrahim Waheed, Digital Development Strategist, Project Manager of the DMED Program, and Chair of its Steering Committee, who is instrumental in aligning the project with the Maldives’ broader digital transformation agenda.
Representing the KBSL led consortium at the signing and project launch were:
• Krishan Perera, Assistant Vice President – International Business, KBSL
• Winu Peththawadu, Account Manager – International Business, KBSL
• Sahan Weerasekara, Lead Consultant and BCDR Expert, KBSL
• Ganesh Kandasamy, Consultant and Representative from Valiant Technologies India
“”We are honored to partner with the Government of the Maldives in this pioneering endeavor,” said Krishan Perera, AVP – International Business at KBSL. “Together with our JV partners – Nextbizz and Valiant Technologies India – and under the Agility Innovations Group umbrella, we are proud to strengthen the country’s digital foundations as part of the ambitious #DigitalMaldives vision.”
This engagement adds to Agility Innovations Group’s growing portfolio of initiatives that strengthen digital resilience in emerging economies. From strategic planning to operational delivery, the Group fosters collaboration across borders to build robust technology ecosystems capable of withstanding disruptions and enabling long-term service delivery.
The project marks another milestone in regional cooperation in digital security, reinforcing South Asia’s collective momentum toward resilient, secure, and adaptive digital ecosystems. With the DMED program serving as the catalyst, the Maldives is positioning itself as a leader in proactive digital governance among island nations.
