KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS FOR STREAMLINING BUSINESS PERMITS AND LICENSING SYSTEMS (BPLS) OF

LOCAL GOV’TS

Background • Local Implementation of National

Competitiveness for Economic Growth (LINC-EG) – “setting the policy agenda for competitiveness”

• Managed by Nathan Associates• Produced knowledge products to support

streamlining of business permitting system

BPLS Knowledge Products (“Blue Books”)

Background • Studies conducted in partnership with NG

- DILG for the Inspection Study

- National Computer Center - BPLS

Automation Studies

- Local Government Academy – BPLS

Communication Materials • Ready to be rolled out; recommendations can be

used to implement next round of reforms

BPLS Inspection Guide

- Provides a clear legal and regulatory framework for business-friendly inspections

- Covers 5 types of inspections – zoning, fire safety, health & sanitation, building & radial distance

BPLS Reform Program Guide

- Reference document to be used by gov’t for communicating BPLS reforms to public

- Explains rationale for BPLS reforms

eBPLS Planning & Implementation Guide

• Assist LGUs in automating BPLS

• Covers assessment of LGU readiness and needs determination, planning and implementation of BPLS automation

eBPLS Baseline Design Guide• Covers the technical

aspect of a business registration solution, e.g. baseline architecture

• Can be used by LGUs and private sector providers; ensures compliance with standards

Proposed Next Steps

• Dissemination by gov’t of the KM Products thru the websites of partner agencies, Local Government Resource Centers, among others;

• Seek assistance of the Leagues, e.g. LCP and LMP to support the dissemination of the products

Proposed Next Steps• Decision on policy and procedural reforms

on inspections and BPLS automation, if any

• Preparation of Training Modules for promoting business-friendly inspections & the BPLS automation guides

• Organize workshops for interested LGUs on the two topics;

Proposed Next Steps• Assignment of agency responsibilities,

determining timelines and inclusion in the work plan