Principio de Transparencia como Eje de la Gestión Diplomática: Plan de Mejora para la Rendición de Cuentas de la Misión Permanente de Colombia ante Naciones Unidas en Roma, Italia

Abstract

This academic paper analyzes and proposes an improvement plan focused on the accountability reporting process of the Permanent Mission of Colombia to the United Nations Agencies based in Rome, which was reopened in 2024. The diagnosis identifies that, although this process is standardized within the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it suffers from technical complexity and limited accessibility for the different audiences that could participate. Likewise, the work substantiates the importance of this process within the Colombian legal framework, especially Law 1757 of 2015—a statutory norm that regulates the promotion and protection of the right to democratic participation in Colombia— and CONPES 3654 of 2010 — Policy on Accountability of the Executive Branch to Citizens — as well as the principles of transparency and accountability of the United Nations system to support the proposal, prioritizing clarity, participation, and innovation. The improvement plan presented seeks to align the accountability process with Colombia's legal mandate, international standards, and Colombia's country brand projection, promoting transparent diplomatic management that is recognized internationally.