STTA for Construction Permitting Reform in Mongolia

The project aimed to improve the business environment and reduce regulatory barriers for construction activities. The STTA program was conducted in 2012 and involved a comprehensive review of Mongolia's construction permitting process. The review identified several key challenges, including a complex and time-consuming permitting process, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of transparency and accountability. The BPI project team worked closely with the Government of Mongolia (GOM) and other stakeholders to develop a set of recommendations for reforming the construction permitting process. The recommendations focused on simplifying the permitting process, reducing the time and cost associated with obtaining permits, and improving the quality of construction documents. The BPI project team conducted a comparative analysis of construction permitting processes in other countries, including Georgia, to identify best practices and lessons learned. The analysis highlighted the importance of having a clear and transparent permitting process, as well as the need for adequate infrastructure and resources to support the permitting process. The team also developed a set of suggested fast-track changes to simplify the construction permitting process and improve Mongolia's ranking on the World Bank's Doing Business surveys. The STTA program resulted in several key outcomes, including the development of a new construction permitting process that is faster and more transparent than the previous process. The new process includes a streamlined permitting process, improved infrastructure, and increased transparency and accountability. The BPI project team also worked with the GOM to develop a set of guidelines for construction permitting, which are designed to ensure that the permitting process is consistent and fair. The implementation of the new construction permitting process has had a positive impact on the business environment in Mongolia. The process is now faster and more transparent, which has reduced the time and cost associated with obtaining permits. The new process has also improved the quality of construction documents, which has reduced the risk of errors and disputes. The BPI project team continues to work with the GOM to monitor the implementation of the new permitting process and to identify areas for further improvement. The STTA program was conducted in collaboration with the GOM, the World Bank, and other stakeholders. The program was funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and was implemented by Chemonics International Inc. The program was led by Temuraz Bolotashvili, the main author of the report, and Efrain Laureano, the Chief of Party for the BPI project.