Strat.1 The digitisation of parliamentary records, including bills, debates, Committee reports, and legislative archives, allows for easy and efficient access to historical data and documents. To this effect, we will ensure the conversion of all its documents, including order papers, notice papers, votes and proceedings, motions, etc, into digitalised versions in line with global best practices.
Strat.2 Sustain live streaming and webcasting of House sessions enable citizens to observe debates and discussions in real-time, fostering transparency and public participation
Strat.3 Implement digital tools and platforms that enable citizens to participate in the legislative process, submit feedback, and engage with lawmakers through online petitions, public consultations, and interactive forums.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 The House is undertaking a systematic conversion of all official documents into digital formats, including Order Papers, Notice Papers and Votes and Proceedings
Strat.2 "The House of Representatives has invested in dedicated audiovisual and broadcasting infrastructure (NASS TV) to ensure reliable, high-quality live streaming of plenary sessions and committee hearings.
The House of Representatives has prioritised the training of in-house media and ICT staff to manage live streams efficiently and address technical challenges swiftly, ensuring uninterrupted coverage of plenary sessions"
Strat.3 "The House has expanded its use of social media platforms (Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube) to communicate legislative activities and invite public engagement.
Live streaming of plenary sessions and public hearings has been institutionalised by the House of Representatives to increase accessibility and transparency."
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Implementation Strategies
Strat.1 Support the full take-off of the National Assembly Library.
Strat.2 Establish e-petition systems to allow citizens to submit petitions online.
Strat.3 Establish online portals that provide access to House proceedings, agendas, schedules, and documents, to the public and legislators to access up-to-date information.
Strat.4 Utilise electronic document management systems to streamline the drafting, editing, and approval of legislative documents, reducing paperwork and administrative burdens.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 "The House of Representatives enacted the National Assembly Library Trust Fund Act to ensure sustainable funding of the National Assembly Library and Resource Centre aimed at enhancing the quality of legislative research, promoting informed lawmaking, and supporting the development of lawmakers and staff.
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Strat.2 The 10th House of Representatives has not established an operational e-petition system. There is no official online platform hosted by the House or National Assembly that allows citizens to draft and submit petitions online, track petition progress and receive responses electronically.
Strat.3 There is an existing official website for the National Assembly, but updates are irregular and not fully comprehensive. Some updates and proceedings are shared through the House of Representatives social media, but not linked comprehensively with online document portals.
Strat.4 "There is no fully implemented Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) in active use for drafting, editing, and approving legislative documents. Legislative processes still rely heavily on manual, paper-based methods, with drafts and approvals circulated physically or through email attachments.
Some committees and departments use basic digital tools (emails, PDFs), but there is no integrated system with version control, workflow automation, or secure document tracking."
E-Parliament
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Implementation Strategies (STRAT)
Strat.1 Promote E-Committees and develop digital platforms for committees, to manage their work efficiently. This includes electronic submission of reports, scheduling meetings, and online collaboration among committee members.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 The 10th House of Representatives has no functioning e-Committee system or digital platform to manage committee activities efficiently. Committee operations still remain manual, fragmented, and heavily reliant on physical processes and informal communication channels
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