Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka

Businessmen and ICT professionals have paid tribute to President Mahinda Rajapaksa for having given priority to ICT during the past four years.
Virtusa General Manager and Sri Lanka Association of Software and Service Companies (SLASSCOM) Secretary, General Madu Ratnayake, said that it was commendable that for the first time in the history of Sri Lanka, an ICT policy for the state sector has been formulated and implemented. 
Titled "Policy and Procedures for ICT Usage in Government (e-Government Policy)", the document will be the key factor in taking ICT forward, Ratnayake attests.  He pointed out that as a result of this policy all state institutions would adopt a uniform procedure, thus greatly contributing towards ICT development in Sri Lanka.
The formulation of an ICT policy for state institutions took place with the initiative and guidance of President Rajapaksa. It was approved by the cabinet recently, and it is now implemented in all state institutions.
Meanwhile, Intel Country Manager Indika de Zoysa, said that an important aspect of the  e-Government policy was the appointment of Chief Innovative Officers (CIOs) by the President  in all state Institutions. This will help in carrying out ICT related activities in Government institutions in a systematic way.  Dwelling on the benefits of the policy, the Intel head for Sri Lanka said that the policy provided a clear guidance in audit, procurement of goods and services, assurance of security, etc. in Government institutions.

Expressing his appreciation of the Government's interest in ICT,  Microsoft Sri Lanka Head Shriyan Wijeratna, pointed out that this had enabled the country to make huge strides in ICT.  Implementation of an e-Government policy is one such step. The Microsoft Country Manager for Sri Lanka commended the vibrant usage of ICT for national development by the Government, led by the President.
Top academic and Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology President / Chief Executive Officer Prof. Lalith Gamage said that the e-Government document was a very comprehensive document, covering all aspects in detail with regard to policies and procedures for the Government sector in using ICT and in delivering Government services.
The e-Government policy prepared by the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) was presented to the cabinet by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The  Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka Communications Head, Athula Pushpakumara, says cabinet approval has been given for the e-Government policy, and confirms that it is now implemented in all Government institutions.

Source: http://www.dailymirror.lk/print/index.php/business/127-local/1999.html

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