Implementation of the Document Management Policy in the Federal Government (BR0046)

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.

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.