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THE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION ACT (BARA) 2007

THE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION ACT (BARA) 2007. The Private Sector Position Presentation to the Development Partners. Background Information on BARA and the Private Sector Involvement. BARA targets Micro and Small Enterprise formalisation

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THE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION ACT (BARA) 2007

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  1. THE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES REGISTRATION ACT (BARA) 2007 The Private Sector Position Presentation to the Development Partners VIBINDO, REX ATTORNERY AND TPSF

  2. Background Information on BARA and the Private Sector Involvement • BARA targets Micro and Small Enterprise formalisation • VIBINDO identified implementation hurdles in the act • This stimulated a research on BARA and the organisation of the stakeholders meeting • The meeting was sponsored by BEST-AC • The overall objective of the meeting was to gather stakeholders recommendations and develop advocacy issues VIBINDO, REX ATTORNERY AND TPSF

  3. Results of the Stakeholders Meeting • Identified the sections in the act to change • Developed a Private Sector Position on BARA • More than 14 areas in the act were identified to be changed • The private sector position was forwarded to the Permanent Secretary MITM • Following problems and change recommendations were made VIBINDO, REX ATTORNERY AND TPSF

  4. The Private Sector Position on BARA VIBINDO, REX ATTORNERY AND TPSF

  5. The Private Sector Position on BARA …..Cont VIBINDO, REX ATTORNERY AND TPSF

  6. The Private Sector Position on BARA The Private Sector Position on BARA …..Cont VIBINDO, REX ATTORNERY AND TPSF

  7. The Private Sector Position on BARA …..Cont VIBINDO, REX ATTORNERY AND TPSF

  8. Other Key Recommendations • Ensure that the evidence Act is amended • to provide for admissibility of electronic evidence as primary evidence; • Provide for electronic certification; • be in line with the current development in the ICT • E-Government • Change BRELA to a customer oriented institution; • Develop a Customer service charter • Fast track BRELA development to become a one –stop –shop for business registration • Coordinate Business Registration with town/Municipal planning. VIBINDO, REX ATTORNERY AND TPSF

  9. Advocacy Strategies • Vibindo and TPSF have recommended to the govt. to: • Consider the stakeholders’ concerns • Cluster changes and identify those that could be changed through Regulations • Put in place safety nets to mitigate sensitive recommendation (the issue of Duo Ministries) • Implement a reformed BARA • Further delays may render the act intended purpose redundant • VIBINDO continues to implement its communication and media engagement strategy VIBINDO, REX ATTORNERY AND TPSF

  10. Results • The Government is processing the recommendations of the stakeholders • VIBINDO and TPSF plans to consult the government after the completion of the on going Parliament session • The consultations will asses to what extent the proposed Private sector recommendation have been implemented and the way forward VIBINDO, REX ATTORNERY AND TPSF

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