Asia Pacific

Sri Lanka

Digital Transition

Transforming Local Administrative Data Collection Systems for SDG Acceleration

Total funding allocated

US $ 3500000

Co-funding by UN agencies

US $ 800000

Brief Description

The joint programme titled 'Transforming Local Administrative Data Collection Systems for SDG Acceleration' aims to digitally revolutionize Sri Lanka’s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system to enhance governance, promote social inclusion, and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals by benefiting approximately 1,270,000 individuals, particularly vulnerable groups.

The Joint Programme in Sri Lanka focuses on digitally transforming the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system to enhance governance and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It engages various stakeholders to implement fully digitalized civil registration processes, establish interoperable registries, and improve digital literacy, benefiting approximately 1,270,000 individuals, particularly vulnerable groups. With a budget of USD 3,500,000, the programme aims to halve registration times and empower marginalized communities, ultimately promoting social inclusion and equitable access to essential services while advancing SDG targets related to legal identity and data availability.

Expected key results

Fully digitalised and streamlined civil registration processes implemented across select divisions covering urban, rural and estate sectors resulting in halved registration times, impacting a total of 1,270,000 beneficiaries.