Philip De Bruin and Allen Yaxley are Managing Directors at Business Engineering.
Philip De Bruin and Allen Yaxley explore initiatives to reduce bureaucratic barriers between public sector organizations and private institutions, particularly at the municipal level.
One successful approach is the simplification of permit applications for street vendors and events management through digital means. Another strategy involves integrating business processes between local and district municipalities for effective collaboration.
Despite progress in decreasing red tape, challenges persist, such as the requirement for multiple business licenses and permits from various authorities. Additionally, they introduce the district development model, where smaller municipalities lacking essential services like building inspectors or engineers can electronically share building plans with larger municipalities for approval.
The district, which acts as the authority for specific services like disaster management and fire safety, can be interacted with online, reducing the need for travel and lengthy waiting times, leading to timely approvals and enhanced collaboration.
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James Beatty is Chief Executive Officer at Enpower Trading.
James Beatty is Chief Executive Officer at Enpower Trading.
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Ben Bradlow is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University.
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