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The government has implemented the ‘Government Decision Process (Simplification and Digitalization) Regulations, 2083’ to make public administration more responsible, swift, and effective. This replaces the old ‘Government Decision Process Simplification Directive, 2065’.
The new regulations mandate digital systems as the primary method for decision-making in government bodies. All processes, from file registration, comments, opinions, approvals, digital signatures, archiving, and monitoring, will now operate through an integrated electronic decision system. Each digital file will receive a unique identification number and QR code.
To streamline decision-making, the number of comment levels has been reduced. Policy-level and significant administrative decisions by ministers will have a maximum of three comment levels. Routine administrative matters will be limited to two levels.
Once a file is registered in the system, time calculation begins automatically. If action is not taken within the stipulated time, the file will automatically escalate to the next decision level within 24 hours.
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be used as an auxiliary tool for tasks such as legal research, precedent searching, risk analysis, and drafting initial comments. Service recipients can track their file’s progress via a tracking number received through online portals, mobile apps, or SMS. Service delivery will be through a one-stop system.
Public bodies must register files digitally. These electronic files will be considered official government records.
A ‘Decision Delay Index’ will be implemented to measure office performance. The Prime Minister’s Office will monitor this through an integrated dashboard. Officials causing unnecessary delays or failing to fulfill responsibilities will face departmental action and deductions in their performance evaluations.
