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Simplification of Administrative Procedures for
Egypt
Results of the ERRADA/SIGMA project activities
September 2015 – April 2016
Cairo, 2 June 2016
Tarek Hamza and Mohammed Eissa, ERRADA Wolfgang Rusch, OECD/SIGMA
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Administrative simplification
Egypt is seeking to build a more competitive and sustained economy.
The government aimes at ensuring regulations that are more effective and efficient.
Regulatory reform reduces regulatory complexity and uncertainty and cuts red tape.
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Administrative simplification
Simplification of procedures requires
Review of legal acts
Restructuring of administrative practices/procedures
Cutting red tape to ensure efficiency, effectiveness and good quality services to citizens and businesses
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Administrative simplification
Simplification of procedures aims at
Improving the competitiveness of Egyptian economy
Creating a simpler regulatory environment for citizens/ investors
Improving the efficiency of working environment of state personnel thus increasing their motivation
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Administrative simplification
Methods available for simplifying administrative procedures
One-stop shop (physical/electronic)
Process re-engineering
Time limits for administrative decision-making
Methods to measure administrative burden
The use of IT driven mechanisms
Administrative simplification bodies such as ERRADA
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Administrative simplification
ERRADA
Legislative reformRegulatory Impact
Assessment (RIA)
Simplification of
administrative proceduresConsultation
E-Registry
Services Regulations
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Areas of project activities
• Design of the project methodology
• Analysis of a concrete administrative procedure and recommendations for simplifications
• General rules for good administrative procedures
Objective of the ERRADA/SIGMA project
Further developing theERRADA Draft Manual on Simplification of
Administrative Procedures
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The work programme included:
Case studies on examples of Egyptian administrative cases discussed in light of EU principles of Good Administration
Selection of the object of analysis: IDA procedure
Detailed analysis (“process mapping”) of the IDA procedure “Renewal of an Industrial Licence”
From every-day reality to general rulesSeven-step approach of the ERRADA/SIGMA project
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Assessing this process in light of “Principles of Good Administration” applicable in the EU
Recommendations for the IDA procedure focussing on citizen-/investor-orientation
General rules for administrative procedures inEgypt derived from analysis and EU principles
From every-day reality to general rulesSeven-step approach of the ERRADA/SIGMA project
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Investor - orientationRecommendations for the IDA procedure
9 recommendations to change administrative practice and behaviour vis-à-vis investors
In total 37 detailed sub-recommendations for implementation
Assessment of feasibility of implementation for each recommendation
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IDA as a true point of single contact (“one-stop shop”)
The applicant able to undergo the whole procedure without multiple personal appearance at the IDA office
IDA’s responsibility for following up of the correspondence bodies’ approvals
Investor - orientationRecommendations for the IDA procedure
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Investor - orientationRecommendations for the IDA procedure
Recommendations
Effective system of IDA inspection
IDA keeps investor informed (customer-oriented practice)
IDA Executive Commission representing all administrative correspondence bodies
As a rule: a permanent licence issued without limitation of its duration.
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Citizen at the heart of Good Administration General rules for good administrative procedures
9 general rules on procedures relevant for the whole public administration in Egypt
Derived from the concept of “Good Administration” and related legislation applicable in the EU and its Member States
Good Administrative procedures are imperative for a favourable environment of investment
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Citizen at the heart of Good Administration General rules for good administrative procedures
General rules for good administrative procedures provide:
Legal certainty and predictability of administrative decisions
Clearly defined competences and responsibilities of administrative authorities
Pre-defined decision-making processes
Efficient, simple, speedy procedures
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Citizen at the heart of Good Administration General rules for good administrative procedures
General rules for good administrative procedures provide:
Assistance and advice to the citizen/investor involved in a procedure
The citizen’s opportunity to make a statementon facts and circumstances relevant to the administrative decision
Point of single contact (“one-stop shop”) approach
Cooperation between administrative bodies
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Citizen at the heart of Good Administration General rules for good administrative procedures
General rules for good administrative procedures provide:
The administrative body’s compliance with the proportionality principle
Limitation of discretionary power
Explanation of the grounds of an administrative decision
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Citizen at the heart of Good Administration General rules for good administrative procedures
In this way good administrative procedures:
reduce transaction costs for citizen/investor and state budget,
promote social trust in the executive power and thus contribute to political stability,
foster economic development and social wealth.
In contrast, a malfunctioning and non-transparent administration is an obstacle to productive investments and
can lead to citizen’s distrust of the state.
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Conclusive remarks
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