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