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Consolidating Licensing Law: Lessons from Armenia

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application/pdf icon01.128.08BP14_Armenia.pdf
Source: 
Booz Allen Hamilton
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Date: 
March 1, 2007
In response to a decrease in grants and foreign investment in the construction sector, Armenia undertook to reform the licensing and permits processes that were viewed as a hindrance to business. The reform, undertaken with little donor assistance or funding, is credited with a significant increase in the number of licensing and permits awarded, as well as an improvement in the Doing Business rankings.

Reducing the Time to Start a Business: Lessons from Serbia

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application/pdf icon01.128.08BP13_Serbia.pdf
Source: 
Booz Allen Hamilton
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Date: 
March 1, 2007
Persuaded by numerous donor-sponsored assessments highly critical of existing procedures, the Serbian government undertook radical reforms of its business registry systems. The reforms, which were driven by local experts with financial and technical assistance from donor agencies, included a new legislative framework and the establishment of a new business registration agency (SBRA).

Customs Automation and Process Reform: Lessons from Kenya

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application/pdf icon01.128.08BP12_Kenya.pdf
Source: 
Booz Allen Hamilton
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
March 1, 2007
In an effort to improve its trading across borders and become more globally competitive, the government of Kenya has undertaken a series of administrative reforms to its trade processes. Though not fully implemented, these reforms have already achieved some positive changes, demonstrated by Kenya's Doing Business rank improving. It is hoped that with increased stakeholder involvement the full implementation of these reforms will further competitiveness in Kenya.

Tax Simplification: Lessons from Georgia

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application/pdf icon01.128.08BP11_Georgia.pdf
Source: 
Booz Allen Hamilton
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
May 1, 2006
Following the Rose Revolution, which provided the framework to implement political changes not previously possible, the new Georgian government implemented much needed reforms to the tax regime. Briefly, the new Tax Code reduced the number of taxes, simplified the tax procedures, and decreased bureaucratic barriers. Since the reform, the number of businesses registered has increased as has overall tax revenue.

Modernizing Contract Enforcement: Lessons from Russia

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application/pdf icon01.128.08BP10_Russia.pdf
Source: 
Booz Allen Hamilton
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
May 1, 2006
In order to address the needs of its increasingly complex market economy, Russia created arbitrage courts and forums for alternative dispute resolution. It also attempted to improve the financial condition of the courts, reduce corruption, and ensure prompt enforcement.

Reforming Labor Law: Lessons from Colombia

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Attached Document: 
application/pdf icon01 128 08BP9_Colombia.pdf
Source: 
Booz Allen Hamilton
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
March 1, 2007
President Uribe capitalized the on the combination of two factors - his high approval ratings upon taking office and a slumping economy - to get a controversial labor reform passed by Congress. Unemployment decreased, but opponents remain unconvinced that this was due to the reforms.

Reforming Taxes in a Multi-Party Democracy: Lessons from Mexico

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application/pdf icon01.128.08BP8_Mexico.pdf
Source: 
Booz Allen Hamilton
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
June 1, 2006
Until 2000, Mexico had largely been a single-party political system for over 70 years. In such an environment, the requirements of cooperation and consensus building in policy reform are limited. However, with the rise of Vicente Fox and the Partido Acci�n Nacional (PAN), a multi-party Mexico forced the reform minded government to learn the tools of legislating in a multi-party democracy.

Development of Private Credit Bureaus: Lessons from Romania

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application/pdf icon01.128.08BP7_Romania.pdf
Source: 
Booz Allen Hamilton
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
May 1, 2006
The explosion of retail credit in Romania during 2000-2004 caused an urgent need for greater capacity and specificity in credit reporting. In response to this demand, in a period of less that six months, government bodies, donor institutions, membership associations, and banks worked together to assemble a private sector model to supply credit reporting data. The establishment and growth of the Biroul de Credit in Romania is a prime example of how apparent market need plus stakeholder recognition of that need can result in effective action.

Reforming the Enterprise Law in a Culture of Gradualism: Lessons from Vietnam

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application/pdf icon01.128.08BP6_Vietnam.pdf
Source: 
Booz Allen Hamilton
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
May 1, 2006
To meet the economic growth goals of the country, Vietnam realized it had to embrace the reality of globalization. By leveraging outside experts and encouraging an active public-private dialogue, the Unified Enterprise Law was drafted and enacted. The law has helped to level the playing field for domestic and foreign investors. As well, the process provides many lessons for future legal reform.

Property Registration Reform: Lessons from Honduras

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application/pdf icon01.128.08BP5_Honduras.pdf
Source: 
Booz Allen Hamilton
Document Type: 
PDF
Date: 
May 1, 2006
One of the notable success areas for Honduran governmental reform efforts is the modernization of the property registration system. Although only partially complete, the reforms have already paid dividends. Honduras stands as an example of how strong executive leadership, effective collaboration with the private sector, tangible donor coordination, and careful selection of agency management can lead to early tangible results.
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