President Dr Mohamed Muizzu said that government ministries and agencies are expected to achieve full compliance in disclosing required information within the coming week.
He made these remarks at a press briefing held at the President's Office on Monday.
The Right to Information Act, which came into force in 2014, requires public bodies to proactively publish key information such as roles and responsibilities, organisational structure, services provided and complaint procedures. While the Information Commission has noted past shortcomings in proactive disclosure, the government says compliance will now be maintained regularly by ministries and state-owned companies.
During the briefing, the President reaffirmed the administration's long-term commitment to transparency and proactive information sharing. He said all ministries are prioritising compliance with the Right to Information (RTI) Act and are publishing information on their official websites.
Highlighting updates from the Information Commission, the President said four ministries have already achieved 100 percent disclosure of required information, while others are close to completion. The government expects all ministries to reach full disclosure this week, he said.
The President also said priority is being given to responding to RTI requests, including clearing overdue requests within the next 15 days.
Speaking on digitalisation, the President reaffirmed that the administration's overarching vision is built on the Maldives 2.0 policy. He said digitalisation efforts are being fast-tracked across the state to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability, adding that digital transformation minimises direct human intervention. This eliminates personal bias and undue influence from administrative processes and creates a more transparent system, he noted.
The President said digital systems will also improve government service delivery, making processes faster, more efficient, and more consistent. Services previously handled by multiple agencies are being centralised, including the transfer of medical welfare services from the National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) to Aasandha to simplify access.
The government launched the Maldives 2.0 project to drive digital transformation, aiming to reduce delays in public services, improve efficiency and speed, and create a more transparent and predictable service system.