KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS FOR

STREAMLINING BUSINESS PERMITS

AND LICENSING SYSTEMS (BPLS) OF
LOCAL GOV’TS
Background
• Local Implementation of National
Competitiveness for Economic Growth (LINC-
EG) – “setting the policy agenda for
competitiveness”
• Managed by Nathan Associates
• Produced knowledge products to support
streamlining of business permitting system
BPLS Knowledge Products (“Blue Books”)
Background
• Studies conducted in partnership with NG
- DILG for the Inspection Study
- National Computer Center - BPLS
Automation Studies
- Local Government Academy – BPLS
Communication Materials
• Ready to be rolled out; recommendations can be
used to implement next round of reforms
BPLS Inspection Guide
- Provides a clear legal
and regulatory
framework for
business-friendly
inspections
- Covers 5 types of
inspections – zoning,
fire safety, health &
sanitation, building &
radial distance
BPLS Reform
Program Guide

- Reference document
to be used by gov’t for
communicating BPLS
reforms to public
- Explains rationale for
BPLS reforms
eBPLS Planning &
Implementation Guide
• Assist LGUs in
automating BPLS
• Covers assessment of
LGU readiness and
needs determination,
planning and
implementation of BPLS
automation
eBPLS Baseline Design
Guide
• Covers the technical
aspect of a business
registration solution,
e.g. baseline
architecture
• Can be used by LGUs
and private sector
providers; ensures
compliance with
standards
 Proposed Next Steps
• Dissemination by gov’t of the KM Products
thru the websites of partner agencies,
Local Government Resource Centers,
among others;
• Seek assistance of the Leagues, e.g. LCP
and LMP to support the dissemination of
the products
 Proposed Next Steps
• Decision on policy and procedural reforms
on inspections and BPLS automation, if
any
• Preparation of Training Modules for
promoting business-friendly inspections &
the BPLS automation guides
• Organize workshops for interested LGUs
on the two topics;
 Proposed Next Steps
• Assignment of agency responsibilities,
determining timelines and inclusion in the
work plan