Technology for SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

QUIDGEST’S PRODUCTS WHICH SUPPORT THIS SDG

URBAN PLANNING MANAGEMENT

Having a holistic view of the territory is Urban Planning Management’s main objective. With it, city council administrators can strategically plan and seamlessly manage in real-time the territory via a portal that centralizes all the information about property management and assets under the chamber’s jurisdiction and enables the management of processes and associated documentation.

It is also worth noting the system comprises a geographical database with every registration attached, such as land licenses, roads, and municipal infrastructures.

In developing economies, Urban Planning Management implementation might translate into a greater amount of fiscal revenues and a reduced amount of tax evasion for local governments and the empowerment of the people who can have full control over their resources.

This solution is also helping to fulfill the following Goals:

Potential Impact of this Product on the 16^th SDG

16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.8 Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance.

SDG 16 Targets

Cities which already adopted this product

Maputo

PUBLIC BUDGETING AND EXPENDITURE TRANSPARENCY

According to the OECD, in 2019, less than half of people (45%) trusted their governments. The disbelief in administrations compromises citizens and business fabric’s willingness to respond to public policies and contribute to a sustainable economic recovery.

Although there is no quick recipe that will dramatically boost this percentage, there is an important characteristic that can help regain public trust: increasing the transparency of a government’s operation, especially regarding the public money’s budgeting and expenditure.

That is Quidgest’s proposal with the Public Budgeting and Expenditure Transparency system. Besides budgeting and expenditure, the tool includes financial controls, accounting, financial reporting, internal and external auditing, and actions taken on audited accounts. Public trust is not something to overlook. It is the foundation upon which public institutions’ legitimacy is built and crucial for maintaining social cohesion and attracting investors.

This solution is also helping to fulfill the following Goals:

Potential Impact of this Product on the 16^th SDG

16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms.

16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

SDG 16 Targets

Cities which already adopted this product

Coordination and Regional Development Committees (Portugal); Portuguese Accreditation Institute (IPAC); Attorney General’s Office (Portugal); International Relations Fund (Portugal); National Institute for Agricultural and Veterinary Research (Portugal); Portuguese National Assembly

PUBLIC FINANCE SHARED SERVICES

Given the multiple variables at stake, having a holistic view of a country’s revenue/tax collection and expenditures can be challenging. However, not having a vision of the balance can be a more demanding challenge for decision-makers. Quidgest’s approach on this subject is complex but simple to understand: centralize all the information in a single platform by providing common ground corporate services.

Individual departments usually carried out something that is now done a single time, reducing unnecessary duplication of effort, harmonizing policies, and consolidating relevant data under a single umbrella platform. Transparency, international credibility, and better resource management are some of the benefits of Quidgest’s Public Finance Shared Services solution.

This solution is also helping to fulfill the following Goals:

Potential Impact of this Product on the 16^th SDG

16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms

16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels

SDG 16 Targets

Institutions which already adopted this solution

HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SHARED SERVICES

Assuring the human resources management team focuses on strategic activities while also providing better service to the public and ensuring every employee has the tools to effortlessly manage their activity is Human Capital Management Shared Services’ goal. As Harvard Business School’s Professor Michael Porter would say, “the essence of strategy is choosing what not to do”, and Human Resource professionals should not spend the majority of their time on day-to-day tasks.

Quidgest’s tool reduces unnecessary duplication of effort, harmonizes policies, and consolidates relevant data under a single umbrella platform. It includes the necessary features to enable a holistic view of human resources management and optimized shared services centers.

This solution is also helping to fulfill the following Goals:

Potential Impact of this Product on the 16^th SDG

16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.b Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

SDG 16 Targets

Institutions which already adopted this product

Government of Jamaica; Government of East-Timor; Nova University Lisbon.

DATA PROTECTION SHARED SERVICES

Data protection systems should be much more than complying with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

They should also be about boosting an organization’s productivity, increasing the public’s trust in the systems used by empowering them with their privacy rights and data management, and digitizing obsolete physical processes.

Data Protection Shared Services provide these features and also reinforce the security via intuitive software that can be adapted to different needs and DPO’s objectives.

This solution is also helping to fulfill the following Goal:

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Potential Impact of this Product on the 16^th SDG

16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

SDG 16 Targets

VIRUS VIGILANCE AND CONTROL DATA (VIRVI)

The Covid-19 pandemic brought today’s society a different perspective of how vulnerable Humanity is to unknown diseases. However, it also proved how the use of technology can boost our understanding of the problem and, on top of that, how you can protect your people with it. VirVi is the prime example of this, a solution created during the pandemic to help on the decision-making process, grant better information access and help caring facilities with the overwhelming questionnaires.

Through it, healthcare and governmental leaders are granted access to a global view of an entire region or country by monitoring the virus surveillance cycle, making sure they have data being constantly updated. It also provides a web portal to solve the easily collapsible helplines. Important to note that although this solution was designed and developed during the Covid-19 pandemic, it can be applied to other viruses.

This solution is also helping to fulfill the following Goals:

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Potential Impact of this Product on the 16^th SDG

16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

16.8 Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance.

SDG 16 Targets

PUBLIC FLEET MANAGEMENT SHARED SERVICES

In a world where resources are scarce and time is precious, it is vital to efficiently manage both. Business fields where vehicles carry enormous importance can always improve their management.

Systems such as the Public Fleet Management Shared Services not only provide the immediate answer to this problem but also a clear and fast return on investment. The solution is able to track the fleet, manage operational costs as well as managing the security of the driver and its load, and monitoring the service provided based on personalized Key Performance Indicators.

This solution is also helping to fulfill the following Goals:

Potential Impact of this Product on the 16^th SDG

16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels.

SDG 16 Targets

Entities which already adopted this product

Lisbon City Hall

TARGETS

16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere;

16.2 End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children;

16.3 Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all;

16.4 By 2030, significantly reduce illicit financial and arms flows, strengthen the recovery and return of stolen assets and combat all forms of organized crime;

16.5 Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms;

16.6 Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels;

16.7 Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels;

16.8 Broaden and strengthen the participation of developing countries in the institutions of global governance;

16.9 By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration;

16.10 Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements;

16.A Strengthen relevant national institutions, including through international cooperation, for building capacity at all levels, in particular in developing countries, to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime;

16.B Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies for sustainable development.

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Quidgest is a global technology company headquartered in Lisbon and a pioneer in intelligent software modeling and generation. Through its unique generative AI platform, Genio, develops complex, urgent, and specific systems, ready to evolve continuously, flexible, and scalable for various technologies and platforms. Partners and large organizations such as governments, multinational companies, and global multilateral institutions use Quidgest’s solutions to achieve their digital strategies.