Objective

Develop concepts to improve the framework conditions for the private sector through dialogue with public and private-sector actors and sustainably improve the business and investment climate by implementing solutions to the core problems identified

Tasks

• Advise and train public and private actors in the design and implementation of relevant regulations, ordinances, standards and norms (competition law, patent law, trademark law) at national and regional level.
• Advise on the development and implementation of demand-oriented, client-financed services for the private sector.
• Advise on the organisation and structural set-up of institutions to represent private-sector interests.
• Network relevant stakeholders (state and private) to devise a strategy for national-level business promotion together with pertinent proposals for implementation (Public-Private Dialogue).
• Advise and moderate policy-reform processes within Public-Private Dialogue and provide organisational support to set up PPD.
• Advise on the consolidation and set-up of research institutions in the field of business environment analysis.

Tools to Improve the Business and Investment Climate

Reducing Administrative Burdens

Reducing Business Registration Procedures in the Philippines

Reforming Business Registration and Licensing in Vietnam

Reducing Local Red Tape in South Africa

Creating One-Stop-Shops in Laos

Public-Private Cooperation

Public-Private Dialogue

Developing Business Associations and Chambers

Engaging the International Private Sector

Sectoral Approaches

Value Chain Approach

Quality Infrastructure

Trade in Services