In Seychelles, the Office of the Attorney General's lack of a centralized electronic management system resulted in fragmented recordkeeping, difficulty tracking case progress and delays in decision-making.

A new Electronic Case Management System – delivered by UNOPS in partnership with the Attorney General's Office and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and with funding from the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs – is changing that by providing a secure and centralized digital platform for legal case management.

Officially launched by Seychelle’s President Dr. Patrick Herminie at a recent ceremony, the new system is the first centralized electronic application for the Office of the Attorney General in Seychelles. It will reduce reliance on paper-based processes, improve administrative efficiency and strengthen information management.

As part of the project, UNOPS provided project management, procurement and implementation support while UNODC supported the implementation of the new system.

"This initiative demonstrates how the complementary expertise of UNODC and UNOPS can support national priorities," said Christophe Niyonkuru, UNOPS Head of Office in Madagascar, covering Comoros, Mauritius and Seychelles.

The system will improve the efficiency of case management processes, strengthen the protection of sensitive information and support evidence-based decision-making within the justice sector.

"It reflects a commitment to stronger institutions, more effective case management and a justice system that is better equipped to meet today's challenges," said Ali Elberier, UNODC Regional Representative for Eastern Africa.

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