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However, efficiency is a core attribute of a quality asylum procedure as an inefficient asylum system will result in backlogs, processing delays and undermine the credibility and integrity of the asylum procedure. The core components of an efficient process have been elaborated in UNHCR guidance and ExCom Conclusions.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EEfficiency requires an asylum system to make the smallest investment of money, human resources and time on each asylum application without compromising fairness, adaptability, or integrity. Optimizing the use of resources, preventing and responding to backlog situations, and identifying those who are refugees, otherwise qualify for international protection, as well as those who do not, in a timely manner are important elements of an efficient procedure.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe institutional structure of the decision-making authority, other institutional and procedural factors can impact the efficiency of asylum procedures. Elements impacting efficiency include:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e415e89db776b237ae5d23658c78ac203\u0022\u003EEfficient decision-making structures through decentralization at a geographic level and the decision-making structures.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ed1a06ed68b657a19f72436376055f234\u0022\u003EThe availability of a single procedure in which all potential international protection needs are assessed in one process with regard to 1951 Refugee Convention, broader regional refugee definitions and any complementary or subsidiary protection criteria.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e4fbb3fd9b0c0f30d8de49dd353fcf5b8\u0022\u003EDifferentiated case processing modalities, including simplified and accelerated depending on the characteristics of the application.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ed4f6427f69acdde897ddec5465a5bb1b\u0022\u003EEffective case management systems to prioritize urgent cases.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ecadf9d11c0272385fd92364ad776f759\u0022\u003ESufficient infrastructural arrangements.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e720a47254cfe3f3f0724f1e1fa55dcd0\u0022\u003EDigital tools for file sharing, scheduling, and communication.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022e99396390da26dc88bd2eb179ff9aa3f7\u0022\u003EAdequate staffing, recruitment and retention as well as training to handle caseloads effectively.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ea8de5afb74f99bf562f7aca6b8201083\u0022\u003EMechanisms for monitoring and quality assurance to maintain consistency.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli data-list-item-id=\u0022ed91dc6729f3364dc8419faf3ca157b4e\u0022\u003EAvailable expertise and support functions (e.g. country of origin information researchers, in house training capacity).\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe implementation of differentiated case processing modalities, a core element of an efficient procedures, requires assessing the profiles of applicants and channeling them into simplified and accelerated processing streams depending on profile characteristics. The diversification of case processing modalities is supported by practices such as early registration and data collection, triaging and differentiated case processing (including accelerated or simplified procedures with safeguards), digitalization, and clear but flexible timelines.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn answering this question, please assess whether domestic laws and policies support efficiency of asylum procedures without compromising fairness. Elements of efficiency could be spread through primary legislation but also secondary instruments, requiring a comprehensive analysis of domestic laws and policies. Cite the relevant legal instruments and\/or policy documents that explicitly provide for these efficiency measures at first instance, specify the applicable provisions (e.g. article, section or paragraph), and provide a brief description of the provisions and whether they are effectively implemented.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","dialogOptions":{"dialogClass":"question-guidance-popup","width":"50%","modal":true,"title":"Specific guidance to the question","classes":{"ui-dialog":"question-guidance-popup"}}}]