Judicial Modernization Project

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The Judicial Modernization Project will assist the Azerbaijan authorities in developing, and implementing the initial phases of a long-term judicial system modernization program by building capacity to improve efficiency, citizen information, and its ability to handle future demand. The project consists of four components. The first, strengthening the management capacity of judicial institutions, includes (a) building the basic capacity of the Ministry of Justice (MOJ); (b) the design and implementation of an information network; (c) capacity building support for suggestions from MOJ, and (d) capacity building support for the Judicial Modernization Team (JMT). The second, upgrading court facilities, includes the development of physical infrastructure and introduction of court technologies. The third component, human capital -strengthening professionalism of judges and staff will support improvements in professional training and development opportunities. The fourth component, improving citizen information will support the development of mechanisms and opportunities for the provision of legal and judicial information to the population and target groups for responding to supply and demand of services through two subcomponents: citizen information pilot programs and upgrading the functioning of registries and notaries.