Cutting Red Tape Administrative Simplification In The Netherlands

The report describes the key features of the Dutch programme of administrative simplification including the measurement of burdens, the use of incentives and targets, and whole-of-government co-ordination.

Red tape is burdensome to companies, inhibits entrepreneurship, and reduces competitiveness. This book examines country strategies and tools for reducing red tape and the institutional frameworks set up to reduce red tape, and finds what the trends ...

The report describes the key features of the Dutch programme of administrative simplification including the measurement of burdens, the use of incentives and targets, and whole-of-government co-ordination.

This publication considers some of the practices being adopted by governments in OECD countries to reduce 'red tape' and make administrative regulations simpler and less burdensome for citizens and businesses to comply with. It shows how the innovative use of IT in many areas is leading to a new and more effective 'smart tape' approach to administrative regulation. Aspects discussed include: one-stop shops; the simplification of permits and licensing procedures; assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises; measuring administrative burdens; time limits for decision making; and organisational approaches. Case studies are given of administrative simplification methods adopted in Australia, France, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, the UK and the United States.

Cutting red tape has become a priority in OECD countries. This pilot study measures and compares administrative burdens in the transport sector across eleven member countries: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, and Turkey.

“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 ...

This book provides policy makers with guidance on the available tools as well as and explains common mistakes to be avoided when designing, undertaking and evaluating administrative simplification programmes.

This report reviews Poland's administration simplification programme with the aim of helping Poland to make the programme and its implementation more efficient.