Thu, Oct 29, 2026
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TNSWSP Engages Stakeholders on System Development and Business Process Reengineering
The Trade National Single Window System Project (TNSWSP) conducted a Business Process Reengineering (BPR) and Change Management Kick-off with Stakeholders, together with a Project Progress Update, on 29th October 2026.
The event brought together key project stakeholders, viz; Dept. of Trade and Investment Policy, GovTech Sri Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Lanka Software Foundation as the system developer, representatives of government institutions, development partners, technical partners, consultants and other relevant parties with the invitation of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU). One of the key purposes of this event was to discuss the progress of project implementation, ongoing system development activities and the way forward towards establishing the National Single Window System in Sri Lanka.
The session commenced with welcome remarks by Dr. Issadeen Adam Bawa, Coordinated Border Process Management Specialist of the PIU, followed by opening remarks by Mrs. Ishani Aberathne, Director General of the Dept. of Trade and Investment Policy (DTIP) function.
Mr. Neelakanth Wanninayake, Project Director of TNSWSP, delivered a presentation on the current status of project implementation, highlighting key milestones achieved, ongoing activities under the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), progress of Business Process Analysis (BPR), stakeholder engagement and alignment of project activities with the revised implementation plan. The presentation also outlined key achievements and immediate priorities of the project.
Mr. Shevan Goonatilleke, the Chief Executive Officer of GovTech Sri Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., shared insights into GovTech's role in national digitalization drive and its involvement as the technical partner in the development of the National Single Window System.
A significant highlight of the event was the system demonstration conducted by the system development team, led by Mr. Nayana Samaranayake, Technical Lead of LSF. The demonstration provided stakeholders with an overview of the current system and MVP functionalities, together with an outline of upcoming system development activities and planned releases. The session also provided an opportunity for participants to raise questions and obtain clarifications.
The Business Process Reengineering component was presented by Ms. Kamaya Perera, Senior Partner of KPMG and one of the Consultants of BPR activity, covering the scope and objectives of the assignment, proposed methodology, work plan, key milestones and expected timelines to complete the activity.
Mr. Udana Wijerathne, Project Manager of GovTech, delivered a presentation titled "Our Technical Journey", outlining the progress and key achievements of GovTech as the technical partner of TNSWSP. The presentation also addressed proposed technical and organizational arrangements for the post-pilot phase, as well as opportunities to strengthen collaboration and operational efficiency among project stakeholders.
Furthermore, Mr. Malan Mendis, Manager of LankaPay, presented the proposed integration of the GovPay payment gateway with the National Single Window System, highlighting the importance of facilitating integrated digital payment services within the system.
The event concluded with a discussion on the way forward and closing remarks by Mr. Vajra Gunarathne, IT Specialist of the PIU.
The event marked an important
step in strengthening stakeholder collaboration, creating awareness of the
project's progress and preparing relevant institutions for the business process
transformation and change management activities associated with the implementation
of the Trade National Single Window System.
