By The Pulseline News Desk
Sri Lanka is set to strengthen its digital governance framework in 2027 with plans to introduce a Digital Economy Act, establish a Cyber Security Authority and create an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Excellence Centre in Colombo as part of the Government’s broader digital transformation agenda.
The proposed initiatives are aimed at strengthening the country’s technological capacity, improving cybersecurity governance and promoting the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
The AI Excellence Centre, planned for Wijerama Mawatha, which the President indicated will be at a venue known by all which has utilized large amounts of public funds, will bring together government representatives, technology experts and members of the academic community to develop national expertise in artificial intelligence and encourage its practical application across different sectors.
The centre is expected to serve as a platform for collaboration, research and knowledge-sharing while supporting the development of AI capabilities within the public sector and beyond.
The Government also plans to introduce a new procurement process for digital purchases, in a move aimed at improving the way public institutions acquire digital technologies and related services.
The proposed Digital Economy Act and Cyber Security Authority are expected to provide a stronger institutional and regulatory framework to support the country’s expanding digital economy and address emerging cybersecurity challenges.
These measures form part of wider efforts to accelerate digital transformation, strengthen technological infrastructure and position Sri Lanka to benefit from opportunities arising from artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
The initiatives are expected to gain importance as the Government seeks to expand digital public services, improve efficiency in state institutions and build a technology-driven economy.
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