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26.10.2020

Training on the New Administrative Procedure Law

Feteh organized a comprehensive training program on the new Administrative Procedure Law for Ministers, heads of administrative agencies, senior government officials, experts of administrative agencies, and Attorney General Office (AGO) attorneys and personnel.

Ethiopia

15.10.2020

Online Hearings Become a Reality for Kosovo Courts

The pandemic has changed the way we function in both our private and professional lives in more ways than one. Operating in a virtual environment has also become a reality for Kosovo courts this summer as the first remote hearing took place in the Basic Court of Ferizaj in July.

Kosovo

30.09.2020

Sustainability Ensured for the Backlog Review Officers in Kosovo Courts

With the assistance of the USAID Justice Systems Strengthening Programe, the courts in Kosovo have succeeded in institutionalizing efficient procedures and resources to help with the problem of case backlog. 

Kosovo

28.08.2020

JACA Donates Personal Protective Equipment to the Sarajevo Municipal Court

Our Judiciary Against Corruption Activity (JACA) in Bosnia and Herzegovina donated $2,200.00 worth of personal protective equipment to the Sarajevo Municipal Court to enable a safer environment for court staff and visitors.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

30.07.2020

Feteh Supports Safe Reopening of Ethiopia’s Federal Courts

To support the safe reopening of the Federal Courts to the public, as well as the safe operations of the Attorney General’s Office, USAID’s Feteh Activity in Ethiopia provided COVID-19 personal protective equipment which was equally distributed between the two institutions.

Ethiopia

30.07.2020

Case Screening in Kosovo Courts for Maximum Efficiency

For the past three years, the USAID Judicial Systems Strengthening Program was working with the stakeholders in Kosovo judicial institutions on introducing a range of tools that would help with managing the caseload and preventing the inflation of courts' case inventories.

Kosovo

15.07.2020

DPI Assistance Solidifies the Framework for Judicial Reform in Serbia

In July 2020, the Government of Serbia adopted the new 2020-2025 Judicial Development Strategy. Intensive technical assistance extended by the USAID Rule of Law Project led to an inclusive consultative process and the new reform framework for the Serbian judiciary.

Serbia

15.06.2020

Electronic Services for Judiciary Save Money and Time in Serbia

USAID Rule of Law Project in Serbia supports different electronic services for the Serbian judiciary, including the electronic notice board for the enforcement procedure, and upgrades to the existing case management systems in courts and the State Attorney’s Office.

Serbia

05.06.2020

Overcoming Communication Challenges Facing Judges and Prosecutors in a Global Crisis

The USAID Judiciary Against Corruption Activity (JACA) conducted an on-line workshop for court presidents, chief prosecutors, and public relations officers to discuss challenges the pandemic has posed to communication in courts and prosecutor's offices.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

31.05.2020

Judicial Performance Dashboard - An Important Milestone for Kosovo Courts

The judiciary’s new Performance Dashboard is a major step forward for Kosovo in judicial transparency and accountability. Citizens of Kosovo, and other stakeholders, are now able to get insight into courts’ and judges’ performance in accordance with four key indicators.

Kosovo

27.05.2020

Court Fee and Service of Process Automation for Efficient Case Processing

Seeking ways to help Serbian courts with their everyday administrative tasks such as court fee calculation and processing, and service of process, our USAID Rule of Law Project worked on identifying ICT solutions for streamlining the business process in courts.

Serbia

25.05.2020

COVID-19 Related Legal Issues Discussed on TV and Radio in Ethiopia

Access to accurate information is critical in curbing misinformation about COVID-19, helping people understand their individual rights and liberties, and ultimately helping keep themselves safe and prevent the spread of the virus.

Ethiopia

29.04.2020

New, Modern Online Home for the Kosovo Judicial Council

With USAID support, through the Judicial Systems Strengthening Program, the Kosovo Judicial Council has a new, improved and upgraded website as of mid-April, with a more user-friendly interface, better structured information, and press releases for the media and the public.

Kosovo

26.04.2020

BiH Public Prosecutors Remain Committed to Public Service Amid Crisis

The USAID Judiciary Against Corruption Activity maintained its close partnership with judicial institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina amid the COVID-19 pandemic, extending intensive technical assistance for handling high-profile anti-corruption and organized crime cases. 

Bosnia and Herzegovina

06.04.2020

Support for CSO Sector Growth in Ethiopia

In March 2019, the Government of Ethiopia enacted the Civil Society Organization Proclamation, which has fundamentally changed the establishment, type, and operation of CSOs in Ethiopia, lifting the heavy restrictions on activities promoting human rights and democracy. 

Ethiopia

02.04.2020

Feteh TV Show Premiers in Ethiopia

On March 28, 2020, Feteh Activity in Ethiopia aired what is the first in a series of TV shows designed to raise awareness on the ongoing intensive justice sector reforms in the country. The show is produced by Feteh subcontractors, ARTS TV.

Ethiopia

23.03.2020

Innovative and Individualized Approach to Training of Prosecutors in Bosnia and Herzegovina

USAID Judiciary Against Corruption Activity organized a two-day workshop on March 10-11, 2020 and presented the innovative concept of capacity building for prosecutors from seven of the largest prosecutor’s offices in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

18.03.2020

Human Rights Training for Prosecutors and Prison Officials in Ethiopia

Recent legislative reforms related to the promotion and protection of human rights generated a need for delivering training to officials in order to familiarize them with the changes, as well as present what specific role they have in the protection and promotion of human rights.

Ethiopia

19.02.2020

Feteh Helps Empower Ethiopia’s Women

Thanks to the government of Ethiopia’s focus on female representation in top government offices, the chance for women’s voices to be heard and respected has never looked more promising. Feteh is strongly committed to this nationwide change.

Ethiopia

02.02.2020

Electronic Notice Board for Enforcement Procedure Goes Live in Serbia

In cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, our USAID Rule of Law Project developed a software application for the electronic notice board for the enforcement procedure, which has become operational as of January 1, 2020. 

Serbia

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