The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) here is supporting the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) with the development of an enhanced digitised case management system.
A joint press release on Tuesday from the DPP and the UNDP said that this initiative builds on Phase I which was an initial e-filing system which is currently in operation by the Office of the DPP. The primary objective of Phase ll of this support is to streamline the operations of the DPP’s Office through the introduction of a comprehensive reporting dashboard and case assignment system.
“By streamlining workflows and enhancing collaboration, the Office of the DPP can improve efficiency, transparency, accuracy, and timeliness in its operations, ultimately contributing to better outcomes in the pursuit of justice”, the release said.
This collaboration aims at advancing the country’s digital agenda and contributing to attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.
This support is provided through the UNDP-SIGOB project, a regional initiative with global products that works towards more effective, responsive, and accountable public institutions through innovation in management methods and tools.
The DPP’s Chambers stated that the two main reasons for the digitised service is to improve upon its efficiency and transparency.
“A digitised system, with adequate protocols for access, use and security of records will also reduce allegations of mishaps with documents and records as it will allow for digital tracking and recording”, it said.
Further, a digitised system will support the efficient discharge of its functions. Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Shalimar Ali-Hack, SC, thanked the UNDP-SIGOB Team for their collaboration to enhance the Chambers ability to manage cases.
UNDP’s Resident Representative for Guyana and Suriname, Gerardo Noto, reaffirmed this as a new step in a productive partnership with the Office of the DPP in UNDP’s support for digitisation of the public sector in Guyana.
