The Municipal Scorecard 2008 report is a benchmarking tool that compares municipal level regulatory processes efficiency for businesses to obtain a municipal operating license or construction permit, and allows municipalities to compare themselves nationally and internationally. Despite the challenges of implementing a perception study and using the findings to construct rankings, the Municipal Scorecard has been perceived as a useful tool by municipalities wishing to understand what areas to improve and where they can find good practices in municipal management of licenses and permits. While the rankings presented do not necessarily capture all issues related to business climate, they provide an indication of potential problems and identify specific processes that may be ripe for reform. This report analyzes three municipal procedures: municipal operating licenses, construction permits and payment of property taxes.
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2009/08/01
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Document Type
Report
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Report Number
62284
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Volume No
1
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1
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2011/06/07
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Disclosure Status
Disclosed
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Doc Name
Municipal scorecard 2008 : understanding local regulations in Latin America
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Keywords
Municipalities;information storage and retrieval system;small and medium enterprise;quality of public service;construction permit;access to information;local property tax;prior written permission;potential tax revenue;risk management system;public service delivery;implementation of reform;reduction in time;chamber of commerce;lack of knowledge;private sector partner;limited liability company;urban development department;
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Deane,Arsala Astonitas Villafuerte,Lya Maine
Municipal scorecard 2008 : understanding local regulations in Latin America (English). Washington, D.C. : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/932851468047798239/Municipal-scorecard-2008-understanding-local-regulations-in-Latin-America