NCIT is the government agency for the development, promotion and dissemination of Information Technology in the country. Its mandate indudes:
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To establish, operate, maintain and develop the Government Computer Network
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To advise the Ministry on the National IT Strategy to fully harness and exploit IT for economic and social development and to plan, co-ordinate and implement the programmes and projects to achieve the IT Policy of the government
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To implement e-Government by co-ordinating and developing Information Systems Plans of the Government for greater productivity, wider public access to
information and faster delivery of services
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To carry out reviews and studies in technology and policy, in cooperation with industry and other Government agencies, to accelerate the development of the
local IT and allied industries;
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To establish guidelines, benchmarks and standards necessary for Maldives at that time and to disseminate the information to the public
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To review and approve proposed information systems plans of government agencies and parastatals
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To provide IT consultancy to Government agencies and the private sector Conduct a periodic information systems survey in the Government to foster a well coordinated and integrated Information Systems
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To advice and assist Government ministries and agencies concerned in the review and design of IT education and training curricula to ensure to develop the human resource in IT for the Maldives
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To develop and carry out awareness programs to improve wider public awareness and understanding of the national IT vision, plan projects and activities
