LINC-EG Support for Reforms in Business Permits and Licensing Systems (BPLS) in the Philippines

1. LINC-EG Support for Reforms in Business Permits and Licensing Systems (BPLS) in the Philippines Local Implementation of National Competitiveness for Economic Growth (LINC-EG) A USAID-supported project managed by Nathan Associates Inc.

2. Capacity Building • BPLS Streamlining in key Mindanao Cities • Policy Support for BPLS Reforms Summary of Technical Assistance Activities

3. IMPLEMENTATION of policy reforms • has a LOCAL orientation, particularly in Mindanao, to effectively implement NATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS enhancement reforms at the local level to increase investments and trade and accelerate ECONOMIC GROWTH in these areas. USAID/Philippines Launched LINC-EG!

4. LGU Training of 10 LGUs in Mindanao on the Streamlining of Business Renewals – December 2010 • Training of Trainers from DTI, DILG, BPLOs and Private Sector Coaches on BPLS Standards – August & September 2010 • Assessment Workshop for Davao – Nov.-Dec. 2010 • Assessment Workshop for General Santos – Dec. 2010 • BPLS Online Help Desk CAPACITY BUILDING

5. BPLS Streamlining of Key Mindanao Cities • In Cagayan de Oro City • Designed and implemented BPLS reforms, including automation of processes • Establishment of the Business One-Stop Shops (BOSS) • In Butuan City • Conducted a study tour in Cebu • Trained BOSS personnel

6. BPLS Streamlining of Key Mindanao Cities • In General Santos City • Organized a study tour in Manila • Assisted in the formulation of an Action Plan for BPLS reforms • In Davao City • Assisted in the formulation of an Action Plan for BPLS reforms

7. Policy Support for BPLS Reforms • Improving the Business Enterprise Inspection System • Guidelines for BPLS Computerization • Guidebook for Policy Makers Toward Sustainable BPLS Streamlining

8. Improving the Business Enterprise Inspection System • Outputs: - review the policy, legal, and institutional framework for inspection - assess consistency of local inspection regulations with national laws - examine implementation of inspection laws - recommendations on the integration of local regulations - Guidebook on Reforming LGU Inspection System • Timeframe: March – June 2011 • Consultants: Atty. Rachel Follosco, Noel Macalalad

9. Guidelines for BPLS Computerization • Outputs: - Base design for the development of a more comprehensive /detailed systems application design for a computerized BPLS - documentation of good practices in BPLS computerization -Guidelines for BPLS Computerization of LGUs • Timeframe: March – June 2011 • Consultant: Fe Ferriols

10. Guidebook for Policy Makers Toward Sustainable BPLS Streamlining • Outputs - Advocacy Tool for Local Chief Executives - Guide for Management of the Reform Process • Timeframe- May-June 2011 • Consultant:

11. BPLS Online Help Desk • Objectives: Provide an online helpline facility for the use initially of DTI, DILG coaches and eventually the LGUs • Features: - helpline (e-group; yahoo groups) - description ofthe program (components, BPLS standards, coverage) - policy issuances - knowledge products - FAQs - Directory of Coaches - Project Updates