Implementation of the Document Management Policy in the Federal Government (BR0046)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Brazil Second Action Plan
Action Plan Cycle: 2013
Status:
Institutions
Lead Institution: Ministry of Justice
Support Institution(s): NA
Policy Areas
Capacity BuildingIRM Review
IRM Report: Brazil End-of-Term Report 2013-2016, Brazil Progress Report 2013-2014
Early Results: Did Not Change
Design i
Verifiable: Yes
Relevant to OGP Values: No
Ambition (see definition): Low
Implementation i
Description
to strength governmental archival services through the training of public officials in charge of document management in the bodies and agencies of the Public Federal Administration members of the Files Document Management System (SIGA). Additionally, technical meetings between central, sectorial and sectional agencies shall occur more often.
IRM End of Term Status Summary
Commitment 2.10. Implementation of the Document Management Policy in the Federal Government
Commitment Text: To strength governmental archival services through the training of public officials in charge of document management in the bodies and agencies of the Public Federal Administration members of the Files Document Management System (SIGA). Additionally, technical meetings between central, sectorial and sectional agencies shall occur more often.
Responsible institution: Ministry of Justice
Supporting institution: None
Start date: Not specified End date: 13 December 2013
Commitment aim
With the adoption of the LAI, certain conditions became necessary for agencies to give access to their information. The commitment sought to strengthen governmental archival services by training public officials in charge of document management.
Status
Midterm: Completed
The commitment was completed by actions internal to the government. There was an internal improvement in public access to documents. More than 300 public servants from 65 different public agencies received training as part of the commitment, and more than 150 government agencies were involved in the process. For additional details, please see the IRM Midterm Progress Report.
Did it open government?
Access to information: Did not change
Civic Participation: Did not change
Public accountability: Did not change
The commitment was limited to only intra-government activities. Although the deliverables could improve future opportunities to advance open government, the commitment, as such, did not change the status quo.
Carried forward?
The commitment is not included in Brazil’s third action plan. If the government considers it in the future, the IRM researcher suggests developing mechanisms of civil society participation, and aligning the Document Management Policy with access to information and public accountability policies.