A prominent regional commission of the United Nations, serving as the leading intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region, needed to streamline its mission report management and enhance collaboration among its staff. With a mandate to promote sustainable development, the organization sought a digital solution to meet its evolving needs.

Business Objective
  • Establish a secure and robust solution architecture aligned with UN requirements.
  • Integrate the solution with Azure Active Directory for streamlined authentication.
  • Enhance search functionality for improved user experience.
  • Develop APIs for seamless integration with SAP ERP, Umoja, and MS Power BI.
  • Automate the mission report approval process.
  • Implement a tracking system for mission follow-up actions.
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Solution
Working closely with the organization's team, a comprehensive digital transformation strategy was developed:
Mission Report Database (MRD) Application Developed a new application with an enhanced user interface and improved functionality.
Single Sign-On Implementation:  Integrated Azure AD for secure and streamlined authentication.
Search Enhancement:  Combined existing logic with Solr search capabilities to improve search functionality.
API Development:  Created APIs for seamless integration with SAP ERP, Umoja, and MS Power BI.
Process Automation:  Implemented automated workflows for mission report approval and follow-up action tracking.
User-Centric Features:  Introduced "My Mission Reports" feature and upcoming trip displays.
Template System:  Provided downloadable report templates and import functionality.
User Manual:  Developed comprehensive documentation for the new application.
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Results
The implementation of this innovative survey application yielded transformative results for Aster DM Healthcare:
  • Enhanced User Experience: The intuitive interface led to increased user adoption and satisfaction, simplifying mission report management.
  • Improved Efficiency: Automated workflows reduced manual effort, with the approval process seeing significant time savings.
  • Better Collaboration: The "My Mission Reports" feature and visibility of other staff members' trips fostered improved teamwork.
  • Robust Security: Integration with Azure AD and the new architecture enhanced data protection.
  • Streamlined Operations: Seamless integration with SAP ERP, Umoja, and MS Power BI improved data flow and reporting capabilities.
  • Enhanced Search Capability: The improved search functionality allowed staff to quickly locate and retrieve crucial information.
  • Effective Follow-up: The new tracking system for mission follow-up actions ensured important tasks were monitored and completed.
  • Simplified Reporting: Downloadable templates and import functionality streamlined the report creation process.
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Conclusion
The successful implementation of this digital solution not only modernized the organization's mission report management but also provided a solid foundation for future innovations. By embracing this digital transformation, the UN regional commission reinforced its position as a forward-thinking organization in the realm of international development and diplomacy.
This project demonstrates how strategic use of technology can significantly enhance the operations of large intergovernmental organizations, ultimately contributing to more effective and impactful missions in service of sustainable development goals in the Asia-Pacific region.
Technologies
  • spring boot spring boot
  • angular angular
  • ms sql ms sql
  • azure azure