Digital Transformation

for Resource Management

Project Owner: UNDP Bolivia 


The Comprehensive Territorial Development Plan for Vivir Bien (PTDI), spearheaded by the Autonomous Departmental Government of Chuquisaca (GADCH), represents a significant commitment to harnessing technology and innovation for the betterment of the region. This overarching plan identifies specific institutional priorities, setting the stage for substantial improvements in public administration and service delivery.  


 

One of these critical priorities revolves around e-government policy, a forward-thinking approach that digitises and modernises technical and administrative processes. By transitioning to digital platforms and automating workflows, the goal is to streamline services, reduce bureaucratic red tape, and ensure timely access to public services for the residents of Chuquisaca. This transformation enhances efficiency and promotes transparency and accountability in public administration.  

Within the realm of e-government initiatives, GADCH has chosen to prioritize controlling and utilising strategic natural resources, a sector of immense importance to the region's economic development. The management of mining royalties, in particular, has been identified as a focal point for digital innovation. One of the notable initiatives in this regard is the digitization of Form 101, Mineral and Metal Transport.  

The digitization of Form 101 represents a significant experiment in leveraging technology to enhance and optimize mining royalties processes within the Chuquisaca department. Traditionally, managing and controlling revenues generated from mining royalties may have involved labour-intensive and time-consuming paperwork, leading to potential delays and inaccuracies in financial transactions.  

By digitizing Form 101, the Governor's Office is poised to revolutionize how it handles mining royalties. This digital transformation reduces the administrative burden and introduces efficiency and accuracy to the process. With digital records, data can be collected, stored, and processed with incredible speed and precision, reducing the risk of errors and ensuring that revenues are managed more effectively.  

Furthermore, this initiative aligns with the broader objectives of modernizing and automating essential processes within the mining sector. It sets a precedent for how technology can be harnessed to optimize revenue management and enhance compliance, transparency, and accountability within the industry.  

In summary, the digitization of Form 101 within the context of the Comprehensive Territorial Development Plan for Vivir Bien (PTDI) underscores GADCH's commitment to harnessing the power of technology for improved governance and service delivery. This experiment represents a pivotal step toward more efficient and effective management of mining royalties, a critical resource for the Chuquisaca department. Ultimately, this initiative benefits the government and contributes to the entire region's sustainable development and prosperity. 

 

This article was originally published in: https://www.undp.org/es/bolivia/noticias/chuquisaca-en-la-era-digital-para-la-gestion-de-sus-recursos-mineros 

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