From red tape to smart tape : administrative simplification in OECD countries.
From red tape to smart tape : administrative simplification in OECD countries.
- 1 online resource (261 pages)
"The report was prepared by Peter Ladegaard under the supervision of Cesar Cordova-Novion and the direction of Rolf Alter. Peter Czaga, Jeffrey Lubbers and Rex Deighton-Smith contributed to the drafting"--Page 3. "42 2003 06 1 P"--Page [4] of cover.
Includes bibliographical references.
IT-driven mechanisms to reduce administrative burdens - Physical one-stop shops for citizens as well as businesses -- Simplification of permits and licensing procedures -- Assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises in implementing regulation -- Measuring administrative burdens -- Time limits for decision-making -- Other tools and practices -- Organizational approaches to administrative simplification.
"Too much red tape" is one of the most common complaints from businesses and citizens in OECD countries. Filling out forms, asking for permits and licences, etc., are often complex and cumbersome, generating unnecessary regulatory burdens. When excessive in number and complexity, administrative formalities can impede innovation, create unnecessary barriers to trade, investment and economic efficiency, and even threaten the legitimacy of regulation and the rule of law.
9789264100688 (e-book)
Government paperwork--OECD countries.
Administrative procedure--OECD countries.
Electronic books.
JF1525.O35 / .F766 2003
352.3/87/09177
"The report was prepared by Peter Ladegaard under the supervision of Cesar Cordova-Novion and the direction of Rolf Alter. Peter Czaga, Jeffrey Lubbers and Rex Deighton-Smith contributed to the drafting"--Page 3. "42 2003 06 1 P"--Page [4] of cover.
Includes bibliographical references.
IT-driven mechanisms to reduce administrative burdens - Physical one-stop shops for citizens as well as businesses -- Simplification of permits and licensing procedures -- Assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises in implementing regulation -- Measuring administrative burdens -- Time limits for decision-making -- Other tools and practices -- Organizational approaches to administrative simplification.
"Too much red tape" is one of the most common complaints from businesses and citizens in OECD countries. Filling out forms, asking for permits and licences, etc., are often complex and cumbersome, generating unnecessary regulatory burdens. When excessive in number and complexity, administrative formalities can impede innovation, create unnecessary barriers to trade, investment and economic efficiency, and even threaten the legitimacy of regulation and the rule of law.
9789264100688 (e-book)
Government paperwork--OECD countries.
Administrative procedure--OECD countries.
Electronic books.
JF1525.O35 / .F766 2003
352.3/87/09177