Announcement

IT Training Facilitates Computerization of Afghanistan’s Supreme Court

20 Supreme Court staff members graduate from a three-month IT program conducted at Iqra University.

Kabul, Afghanistan  | Sunday, March 15, 2009

Photo: USAID/ARoLP

An IT professional receives a training certificate from Judge Samiullah, advisor to the Supreme Court.

Over the past three years, computer use in Afghanistan’s Supreme Court has increased dramatically, boosting productivity and improving information management.  The Court now maintains up-to-date electronic personnel records on all judicial and non-judicial staff members throughout the country.  To support this ongoing process, USAID sponsored an advanced IT training program for Supreme Court IT personnel to increase their professional capacity.

On March 5, 20 Supreme Court staff members graduated from the three-month program conducted at Iqra University.  During the course, the Court staffers became proficient in web design, database design, and network administration.  Their new skills will lead the way for other computerization initiatives, such as electronic caseload management, ensuring that the Supreme Court delivers high quality justice services throughout Afghanistan.

Judge Halimi, head of the Supreme Court’s Department of Finance and Administration, congratulated the graduates and remarked that “IT technology is essential for Afghanistan’s future.” In preparation for the implementation of the caseload management database, he asked that the graduates share their new expertise with judges and other Court employees.