http://idl-bnc.idrc.ca:80/dspace/handle/10625/38957 2013-06-19T17:38:08Z http://idl-bnc.idrc.ca:80/dspace/handle/10625/49578 Title: Reformas del clima de negocios e informalidad empresarial en América Latina y El Caribe Authors: Andrade, Raúl; Matsuda, Angélica 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z http://idl-bnc.idrc.ca:80/dspace/handle/10625/49577 Title: Introducción de un Enfoque sobre la Reforma del Entorno de Negocios en Presencia de una Economía Informal Authors: Zinnes, Clifford F Description: Introduction of an approach to the reform of the business setting 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z http://idl-bnc.idrc.ca:80/dspace/handle/10625/49564 Title: Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Adjustments to Information Technology (IT) in Trade Facilitation: The South Korean Experience Authors: Yang, Junsok Abstract: This report examines how IT was incorporated into cargo clearance procedures in Korea, and what its implications are for traders, SMEs in particular. After a short introduction in Section I, Section II examines the definition of SMEs in Korea, and SMEs’ role in Korean trade. In Section III, we describe the history of the adoption of IT in Korean cargo clearance. The introduction of IT to cargo clearance procedures in Korea can be roughly divided into two stages. The first stage includes the implementation of: Preparation for Customs Clearance Automation (1980s-1992), EDI Customs Clearance Automation Six Year Plan (1992-1997), Establishment of Paperless Customs Clearance System (1997-2001); and the Plan for Establishment of Infrastructure for Information Technology and Knowledge Management (2001-2003). The main accomplishment of the first stage was a Value Added Network / Electronic Data Interchange (VAN/EDI) which linked KCS and traders in 1996. The system was subsequently expanded so that traders could access the system through the Internet.. The second stage begun in 2003, and has nearly reached completion in 2008. The goal of the second stage is to build an e-trade system where IT is used at every stage of trade, encompassing not only government-business (traders) transactions such as cargo clearance, but all trade-related transactions including business-business transactions as well. This second stage involves the establishment of an e-trade network and “uTradeHub,” which ties not only government with traders, but other trade-related organizations and private agencies such as shippers, insurers, banks and financial institutions. These projects were carried out with considerations for SMEs in mind. Section IV describes the results of the adoption of IT into cargo clearance. We find that IT has significantly lowered costs and sped up the cargo clearance process. Section V includes some case examples of individual firms which use the e-trade network for cargo clearance. Lastly, section VI tries to draw some lessons for other countries which seek to adopt IT into cargo clearance. These lessons include: 1) Adopting IT to cargo clearance must be a part of a comprehensive customs procedure reform. 2) Legal framework must accompany the adoption of IT and e-trade 3) Single network and single standard may be more useful than variety 4) Keep It Simple 5) The e-trade system and paperless trade system is meant to be used by the widest number of people. 6) Trust must be built between SMEs and government agencies. 7) Usefulness of e-trade will increase exponentially when more countries join. Description: Working Paper Series, No 61, January 2009 (Revised April, 2009) 2009-04-01T00:00:00Z http://idl-bnc.idrc.ca:80/dspace/handle/10625/48836 Title: Making insurance markets work for the poor : microinsurance policy, regulation and supervision; Philippines case study Authors: Llanto, Gilberto M.; Piedad Geron, Maria; Almario, Joselito Abstract: This document presents the findings from the Philippines component of a five-country case study on the role of regulation in the development of microinsurance markets. The objectives of this project were to map the experience in a sample of five developing countries (Colombia, India, the Philippines, South Africa and Uganda) where microinsurance products have evolved and to consider the influence that policy, regulation and supervision on the development of these markets. From this evidence base, cross-country lessons were extracted that seek to offer guidance to policymakers, regulators and supervisors who are looking to support the development of microinsurance in their jurisdiction. It must be emphasized that these findings do not provide an easy recipe for developing microinsurance but only identifies some of the key issues that need to be considered. In fact, the findings emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach informed by and tailored to domestic conditions and adjusted continuously as the environment evolves. 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z http://idl-bnc.idrc.ca:80/dspace/handle/10625/48835 Title: Making insurance markets work for the poor : microinsurance policy, regulation and supervision; evidence from five country case studies Authors: Bester, Hennie; Chamberlain, Doubell; Hougaard, Christine Abstract: This document presents the executive summary and guidelines based on five country case studies on the role of regulation in the development of microinsurance markets. The objectives of this project were to map the experience in a sample of five developing countries (Colombia, India, the Philippines, South Africa and Uganda) where microinsurance products have evolved and to consider the influence that policy, regulation and supervision have had on the development of these markets. This evidence was used to extract crosscountry lessons that seek to offer guidance to policymakers, regulators and supervisors who are looking to support the development of microinsurance in their jurisdiction. It must be emphasised that these findings do not provide an easy recipe for developing microinsurance but only identify some of the key issues that need to be considered. In fact, the findings emphasise the need for a comprehensive approach that is informed by, and tailored to, domestic conditions and adjusted continuously as the environment evolves. 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z