Atlas: GEN’s Policy Portal

Atlas is a compendium of public sector policies and programs that serves as a tool for policymakers, advisors and opinion leaders to learn about previously implemented policy models, articulated entrepreneurship strategies and/or designs of public-sector-supported programs.
 
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Brazil
PIX Instant Payments System

Year Introduced: | National-level

PIX, Brazil's instant payment system, operates through a centralized messaging and settlement framework called the Instant Payment System (SPI), managed by the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB). The…

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China
Shanghai's Streamlined Exit Process

Year Introduced: | National-level

Shanghai's Streamlined Exit Process for businesses aims to simplify and expedite the deregistration procedures for companies, making it easier for them to exit the market when necessary. The main…

Points of Single Contact

Year Introduced: | National-level

Points of Single Contact (PSCs) are e-government portals established in each EU country to facilitate cross-border business activities and simplify administrative procedures for service providers…

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United Kingdom
The Red Tape Challenge

Year Introduced: | National-level

At the heart of the initiative was a crowdsourcing approach using an online platform. The government published entire stocks of regulations grouped into themes, such as Retail, Environment, and Water…

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Kenya
The Single Business Permit

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Single Business Permit (SBP) is a comprehensive licensing system designed to streamline the process of operating a business legally within Kenya. It works by consolidating multiple licenses and…

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Canada
Alberta Red Tape Reduction Act

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Red Tape Reduction Act enables the provincial government to create an inventory of current regulations, assess their effectiveness, and focus on outcomes rather than processes to ensure all…

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Uganda
The Streamlined Trade-Licensing System

Year Introduced: | National-level

The Streamlined Trade-Licensing System in Uganda is a comprehensive reform initiative aimed at simplifying and improving the business licensing process in the country. This system works through…

EU SME Test

Year Introduced: | Supra-national

The SME Test is a key component of the European Union's better regulation process, designed to assess and minimize the impact of new legislation on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It…

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United Kingdom
Tech Nation

Year Introduced: | National-level

TechNation operates as a comprehensive growth platform for the UK tech industry, focusing on empowering ambitious tech entrepreneurs and their companies through various initiatives and support…

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United Kingdom
Smart London Innovation Network

Year Introduced: | City-level

The Smart London Innovation Network (SLIN) operates as a cornerstone of London's smart city strategy, employing a multifaceted approach to drive innovation and urban development. At its core, SLIN…