The Registrar General's Department (RGD) has been selected as a semi-finalist for the prestigious Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) 2008 International Innovation Awards for Customer Service. The RGD was selected from a field of some 120 entries from Commonwealth countries. This selection is based on its improvements from 'Bedside Registration to Service Delivery.’

The CAPAM International Innovations Awards Programme is offered to CAPAM members every two years. Members are invited to submit a 1,500-word description of a significant innovation in public administration and management, in accordance with the rules and theme of the Awards Programme.

Submissions are judged by an international jury of esteemed public sector leaders. Winners are presented with the Gold, Silver or Bronze Award at the President's Banquet at the CAPAM Biennial Conference.

CAPAM is an international association of senior public sector practitioners who seek opportunities for professional networking and learning, to improve their capacity to provide excellent public service.

Membership of CAPAM is open to public sector individuals, organizations, and Government ministries and departments within the Commonwealth.