Maldives

10.4 - Single window

Articles	10.4.1 – 10.4.2 – 10.4.3 – 10.4.4 View measure text
Indicative date of implementation	31 December 2023
Definitive date of implementation	30 June 2027
Deadline for extension request, if required	2 March 2027
Extension of time	Request received 27 August 2025 Original definitive date 31 December 2025 New date requested 31 December 2028 Date approved 30 June 2027 Reason Import clearance module of Dhirithi (MFDA Online portal) is under development. Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) is in the process of making service agreement with the developer. Training is required, specifically focused on those officials who will be involved in the day-to-day operation and implementation of the National Single Window System. Maldives requests an extension to implement this Article to 31 December 2028. Committee approval: Approved new date Link to notification G/TFA/N/MDV/3/Add.7 Request received 14 June 2021 Original definitive date 31 December 2024 New date requested 31 December 2025 Date approved 31 December 2025 Reason The National Single Window turnkey contract awarded in December 2019 was terminated in October 2021 and is currently being re-tendered and a new Turnkey Vendor is expected to be on board by 3rd Quarter 2021. Based on revised estimated timelines for Single Window turnkey contract implementation, the first phase of the single window system is expected to be delivered before end of 2023. Committee approval: Approved Link to notification G/TFA/N/MDV/3/Add.1
Assistance required for implementation	Training and capacity building are required for relevant border agency staff and the business community to sensitize and train them to implement and operate in a National Single Window environment. Training is required, specifically focused on those officials who will be involved in the day to day operation and implementation of the National Single Window System in the country. Technical assistance is also required to build the institutional capacity in relevant border agencies, in order to implement the National Single Window. (Note: Financial assistance requested, funding approved and Agreements signed with ADB in 2019, for the development of a National Single Window in Maldives. Funding for this project will be released in 2019). Tags: Information and communication technologies (ICT), Human resources and training, Awareness-raising
Donor / Agency	Asian Development Bank
Progress reported	8 August 2023 — G/TFA/N/MDV/4/Rev.1 The Government of Maldives has sought assistance from the Asian Development Bank to implement a National Single Window (NSW) Project on trade facilitation in the Maldives. The project was signed between the Government of Maldives and ADB on 18 June 2019. Under the NSW system, all import and export documentary requirements, processes and procedures, including payments will be automated and streamlined. A total of 7 core border agencies ICT systems will be integrated with the NSW system to be established in the country. 16 January 2020 — G/TFA/N/MDV/4 The Government of Maldives has sought assistance from the Asian Development Bank to implement a National Single Window (NSW) Project on trade facilitation in the Maldives. The project was signed between the Government of Maldives and ADB on 18 June 2019. Under the NSW system, all import and export documentary requirements, processes and procedures, including payments will be automated and streamlined. A total of 7 core border agencies ICT systems will be integrated with the NSW system to be established in the country.