Project
Contribution to the Legal Sector Programme 2019 – 2023
About
Cybil code: G0912
Status: Finished
From: Nov 2019
To: Nov 2023
Funders
Implementors
Partners
Themes & Topics
Region
Countries
Contact
Austrian Development Agency (ADA)
Summary
In line with plans of the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB), the partnership with Austrian Development Agency (ADA), contributes towards a just, harmonious and sustainable society and to provide more accessible, inclusive, accountable, responsive and quality justice services in Bhutan.
Details
Outcomes
The programme is structured along three outcomes:
Outcome 1: Justice service providers are competent and motivated;
Outcome 2: Justice services are accessible and inclusive;
Outcome 3: Infrastructure is adequate to deliver justice services more efficiently.
Activities
Key activities and objectives under the programme:
- Strengthen capacity of and promote exchange of knowledge and expertise among justice sector officials through targeted training and institutional linkages.
- Training of 600 local government officials on mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
- Strengthen the legal aid system of the Bar Council through developing a sustainable revenue system and standard operating procedure for pro bono legal aid services.
- Construction of an accessible and earthquake-safe district court which is adapted to the special needs of children and victims of gender-based violence.
- Set up of a fully-equipped forensic laboratory and adequate training of staff to use and maintain instruments.
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