From Red Tape to Smart Tape [electronic resource]: Administrative Simplification in OECD Countries /
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Ladegaard, Peter.
Córdova-Novion, César.
Alter, Rolf G.
Czaga, Peter.
Lubbers, Jeffrey S.
Deighton-Smith, Rex.
Paris : OECD Publishing,
2003.
“Too much red tape” is a common complaint from businesses and citizens in OECD countries. This report analyses proven approaches commonly adopted by governments to reduce and streamline  administrative procedures like one-stop shops (physical and electronic), simplification of permits and licence procedures, time limits for decision-making, methods to measure administrative burdens, regulatory-compliance assistance for small and medium-size companies, and increasing reliance on IT-based solutions.
"The report was prepared by Peter Ladegaard under the supervision of César Córdova-Novion and the direction of Rolf Alter. Peter Czaga, Jeffrey Lubbers and Rex Deighton-Smith contributed to the drafting"--Page 3.
"42 2003 06 1 P"--Page [4] of cover.
Includes bibliographical references.
Administrative Simplification in Australia -- Administrative Simplification in France -- Synthesis Report -- Administrative Simplification in Mexico -- Administrative Simplification in Korea -- Administrative Simplification in the United States -- Administrative Simplification in the Netherlands -- Administrative Simplification in the United Kingdom.
“Too much red tape” is a common complaint from businesses and citizens in OECD countries. This report analyses proven approaches commonly adopted by governments to reduce and streamline  administrative procedures like one-stop shops (physical and electronic), simplification of permits and licence procedures, time limits for decision-making, methods to measure administrative burdens, regulatory-compliance assistance for small and medium-size companies, and increasing reliance on IT-based solutions.
Government paperwork
Administrative procedure

Cutting red tape