Judicial Performance Improvement Project (JPIP)

A. INCREASING ACCESS TO COURTS AND LEGAL INFORMATION

Increasing access to courts and Legal Information will be achieved by reducing geographical distance to courts; improving links to court users and potential users and reducing knowledge barriers.

Outcomes:

• Reduction of the average distance the general public travels to courts.
• Improve access to courts.
• Improve quality and access to judicial services and legal materials.

     B. IMPROVING TIMELINESS OF JUDICIARY SERVICES

Improving timeliness of Judiciary services will be achieved through the reduction of blockages in the registries; increasing efficiencies by having improved facilities; and increasing the speed of case resolution.

Outcomes:

• Reduction of the average time taken to dispose of cases in courts.
• Reduction of case backlog.
• Improve delivery of court services.

     C. ENHANCING PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY OF DECISION MAKING

Enhancing performance and quality of decision making will be achieved by focusing on increasing the use of standards and data in management of the Judiciary; improving consistency, clarity and strengthening integrity in decision making.

Outcomes:

• Increase knowledge and skills of Judiciary staff.
• Use the Integrated Performance Management and Accountability System (IPMAS) to assess staff performance.
• Improved outputs of personnel trained.

     D. PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT

The project management unit is responsible for ensuring that JPIP is effectively and efficiently coordinated and managed. In particular it will ensure effective monitoring evaluation and reporting on the implementation of the activities, communication, construction, procurement and financial management