Malawi's Judiciary launched its new Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy and Laboratory on Wednesday at its headquarters in Blantyre, taking a significant step towards digitising the country's justice system.
The program, launched in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Malawi, seeks to modernise court procedures, increase transparency, and make justice more accessible to all citizens through the use of technology.
According to the Judiciary, the ICT Policy and Laboratory will play a critical role in building digital skills among court staff, encouraging innovation, and ensuring that justice services are delivered more efficiently and effectively.
UNDP Resident Representative Fenella Frost described the launch as a significant step towards improving justice delivery through digital innovation.
“Digital transformation is not just about technology—it is about people. It is about ensuring that every Malawian, regardless of who they are or where they live, can access justice that is fair, timely, and dignified.” Frost told journalists.
Chief Justice Rezini Mzikamanda lauded the move as a significant step towards a more contemporary and efficient judiciary.
“These initiatives signal the dawn of a new era in which the scales of justice are balanced not only by the weight of laws and evidence but also by the speed, efficiency, and transparency of technology,” he said.
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