Control Data (Thailand) Limited has been entrusted by the Government of the Maldives to serve as a consultant for the design of the Civil Registration, Vital Statistics, and Identity Management (CRVSID) system under the ‘Digital Maldives for Adaptation, Decentralisation, and Diversification (D’MADD)’ project. The initiative aims to transform citizen identity verification by making it secure, transparent, and equally accessible. The project will propel this geographically challenged nation towards a milestone on its path to becoming a digital country in line with international standards.
As part of the CDG Group, Control Data (Thailand) continues to strengthen its leadership role in Thai technology on the global stage. Having earned the trust of the Maldivian government, the company has designed and set the technological standards for the CRVSID system under the D’MADD project, with the objective of enhancing public services into a secure, internationally recognised platform. This project will play a pivotal role in reshaping the Maldives, moving from unequal access to government services to becoming a digital nation where citizens can access services equally and transparently, fully aligned with ICAO standards and recognised worldwide.
Mr Thaweesak Ninwatcharamanee, President of Control Data (Thailand) Limited, said:
‘The Maldives, comprising more than 1,000 islands, is currently facing challenges in ensuring equal access to government services due to fragmented population registry data and the absence of a unified system. This has led to limitations in management and policy-making, particularly for citizens living in remote areas or in vulnerable conditions who frequently face barriers to registration. Factors such as economic constraints, limited educational opportunities, and lack of awareness of fundamental rights have prevented many from accessing essential services such as healthcare, education, and social welfare, as they often lack complete legal documentation.’
The introduction of the new population registry and digital identification system will significantly enhance convenience through seamless integration with existing platforms. It will ensure smooth and secure identity verification for citizens accessing government e-services, such as tax filing and permit applications, supported by an updated database. This system will also cover the registration of births, deaths, and changes of residence, thereby providing an accurate population count. Such data is essential for developing targeted policies in key areas such as education, public health, labour management, and disaster response. Ultimately, the initiative will drive the government towards data-driven policymaking, reflecting three core values:
Equity: Citizens across all islands will have equal rights to access government services, reducing geographical disparities that have long posed barriers.
Transparency: A centralised population database shared across government agencies will eliminate duplication and strengthen accountability in public administration.
Trust: Compliance with ICAO standards, combined with biometric technologies and advanced data protection systems, will ensure citizens’ personal information is safeguarded in line with international standards.
What Control Data (Thailand) has initiated is not merely the development of a new system for the Maldives, but a transformative step in population registry and digital identification aligned with ICAO standards. This advancement enables secure identity verification and integration with global systems such as e-passports and e-KYC platforms in the financial sector. It marks a significant milestone, demonstrating how the Maldives can leverage technology to enhance the quality of life for its citizens.
‘This project is a crucial turning point for us, enabling our involvement in developing the national population registry to meet international digital standards. Our role extends from providing consultancy on the most suitable system architecture-whether software-based solutions or flexible platforms adaptable to local workforce capacity-to preparing the System Requirement Specifications (SRS). This transition will elevate the Maldives from a paper-based bureaucracy to a practical digital standard, while building trust across all sectors. It reflects the CDG Group’s guiding principle of ‘Technology for a Better Society,’ delivering genuine value to the people,’ concluded Mr Thaweesak.