Kenya has unveiled a digital platform designed to host and monitor all international treaties and instruments to which the country is a signatory. Abraham Korir SingOei, the principal secretary in the State Department of Foreign Affairs, announced the launch in Nairobi, emphasizing that the centralized repository will enhance the country’s ability to observe and fulfil obligations under each treaty.
The platform, developed with support from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), aims to streamline the work of diplomats, legal experts, and policymakers, fostering legal transparency and enabling efficient access to treaty services by citizens.
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Efficient Treaty Management for Informed Decision-Making
Abraham Korir SingOei highlighted that the digital database is a vital tool for diplomats and policymakers, emphasizing its role in facilitating faster and efficient access to treaty services by citizens. The platform is expected to empower decision-makers to address complex global challenges, including climate change, poverty, and conflict. By providing a comprehensive and up-to-date repository of international agreements, the digital platform contributes to informed decision-making processes, aligning with the UNDP’s vision of leveraging technology for sustainable development.
UNDP Support and Vision for Sustainable Development
Anthony Ngororano, the UNDP resident representative in Kenya, underscored the significance of the digital platform in enhancing legal transparency and fostering collaboration in international relations. The UNDP’s support in developing the database aligns with its broader vision of leveraging technology for sustainable development.
Ngororano emphasized that the platform contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and symbolizes progress, cooperation, and a commitment to building a more just and interconnected world. The database stands as a testament to the UNDP’s dedication to transparency, efficiency, and collaboration in the realm of international relations and multilateralism.
Digital Platform for Public Access and Informed Decision-Making
The UNDP representative revealed that the digital platform goes beyond facilitating diplomatic and policymaking processes; it enhances legal transparency by making international agreements readily available to the public, legal professionals, researchers, and policymakers. This accessibility ensures that citizens are informed about the country’s international commitments, contributing to a more inclusive and accountable governance structure.
The digital database serves as a symbol of progress, cooperation, and a commitment to building a more interconnected and just world, emphasizing the role of technology in advancing sustainable development goals.