Project Description
The project's objectives are to reduce the time and cost to comply with licensing requirements and inspections and to improve competitiveness of the agro-processing sector.
This will be achieved through the following activities:
--Simplifying licensing procedures for agro-processing enterprises;
--Reducing the cost of obtaining export licenses for milled rice;
--Introducing risk-based inspections framework and clarifying roles for inspectors;
--Developing web-based applications to allow agro processors to apply for licenses online and to allow officials to operate inspections effectively;
--Training officials to operate the new web-based applications;
--Promoting awareness of the simplified procedures.