Reducing Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens in ASEAN

Abstract

“Why is RURB important?” is the question asked right at the beginning of this book. The answers can be found in the chapters that follow, showing how RURB can be used to identify and review regulations as well as develop solutions through a process of dialogue and discussion between regulators and business. Now is the time for governments to support the business community by reducing the cost of doing business. This will help free-up resources for businesses and make them more competitive. In turn, this can help stimulate investment, create new jobs, and support a more vibrant and dynamic business sector. However, an absence of systems and procedures to review and assess regulations is holding this back in many ASEAN Member States, resulting in burdensome regulations continuing to be on the statute books.