PROJECT

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Summary of Advisory Services Project Information

Project Number

575367

Primary Business Area

Investment Climate

Disclosure Date

Apr 29, 2013

Country

Country Name Pending

Region

East Asia and the Pacific

IFC Approval Date

Dec 5, 2012

Status

Completed

Last Updated Date

Sep 30, 2022

Project Estimated End Date

Dec 31, 2014

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.

Development Results