Djibouti has launched an ambitious project to digitise its public services and utilise the digital economy’s benefits.

The Djiboutian government has just announced the upcoming introduction of two new digital services: e-Cabinet and e-Building Permit. These ideas, announced at the 8th Council of Ministers session on Tuesday, May 14th, aim to modernise government, increase administrative efficiency, and provide a digital solution for building permits.

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e-Cabinet & e-building: Enhancing Decision-Making and Document Management”

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Innovation, in collaboration with the National Agency for State Information Systems (ANSI), has successfully developed and launched e-Cabinet, a cutting-edge digital platform designed to revolutionise the government’s document management processes. This innovative solution significantly enhances the government’s ability to manage documents, supporting high-level decision-making and promoting efficiency, transparency, and security.

With e-Cabinet, government officials can effortlessly manage proposals, agendas, reference documents, and legal texts throughout their entire lifecycle. The platform offers advanced features, which include document tracking and version control, real-time collaboration and commenting automated workflows and approvals, secure storage and access controls, searchable archives and document repositories

Moreover, e-Cabinet ensures seamless interaction between government systems, centralising document management and fostering secure communication across different departments and agencies. This integration enables faster information sharing, reduces manual errors, and promotes a more cohesive and responsive government.

By leveraging e-Cabinet, the government can make more informed decisions, streamline processes, and improve overall governance. This digital transformation initiative demonstrates the government’s commitment to embracing technology and enhancing public services, setting a new standard for efficient and effective government operations.

The e-Building Permit platform is intended to replace the current building permit issuing system, which is now considered outdated. This unique system includes an online gateway that significantly benefits all parties engaged in the building permit issuance process. The platform’s main features are simplified permit submission, online payments, and real-time application tracking.

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Djibouti’s Digital Leap: Improving Governance and Connectivity

This platform launch is part of the “Djibouti Fondement Numérique” initiative, which includes the construction of national broadband networks, promoting e-learning, and improving telecommunications companies’ service quality at affordable prices.

These digital technologies are intended to digitise government decision-making processes, facilitate secure communication and document exchange between ministries and government bodies, and significantly decrease the time necessary to process services.