Sri Lanka Introduces Digital Signature System for Public Officials

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The Government of Sri Lanka has initiated a new digital signature system for public officials to streamline official duties and enhance public service efficiency. Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Dr. Chandana Abeyratne, emphasized the government's objective of digitizing public services and promoting a more effective public service. The digital signature system, aimed at minimizing delays in official correspondence, is expected to bring about significant improvements to public service delivery. The initiative also includes the digitization of signatures for Grama Niladhari officials, which is expected to further enhance public service efficiency.

Key Takeaways:

  • A digital signature system has been introduced for public officials to make official duties easier and more efficient.
  • The system aims to minimize delays in the processing of official correspondence and enable the delivery of a faster, more effective, and efficient public service.
  • The initiative is part of the government's objective to digitize public services and promote a more effective public service.
  • The digital signature system is expected to be extended to Grama Niladhari officials, enhancing public service efficiency.
  • LankaPay has been designated as the authority to issue digital signatures in accordance with the Electronic Transactions Act No. 19 of 2006.

Statistics:

  • The digital signature system is expected to bring about significant improvements to public service delivery.
  • The system aims to minimize delays in the processing of official correspondence, which currently takes time due to traditional manual processes.
  • The Electronic Transactions Act No. 19 of 2006 provides the legal framework for the implementation of digital signatures in Sri Lanka.

Sources:

  • "Digital signature system for public officials introduced". HT Digital Content Services, September 16,
  • "Digital signature system for public officials introduced". Ada Derana