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2011/SOM/WKSP/016

Brunei Darussalam Approach to Structural Reform - ANSSR Priorities

Submitted by: Brunei Darussalam

Residential Training Workshop on Structural Reform

Singapore 10-12 August 2011

ANSSR PRIORITIES

APEC ANSSR Residential Training Workshop

10-12 August 2011, Singapore

1 • More open, well functioning, transparent and

competitive markets

2 • Labour market opportunities, training and education

3 • Inclusive growth for all

Brunei Darussalam’s Preliminary ANSSR Priorities : Overview

Brunei Darussalam’s Preliminary ANSSR Priorities (1)

OBJECTIVES

To create environment conductive for

Business, Investors and Innovation

Brunei Darussalam’s Preliminary ANSSR Priorities (1)

Creating Modern

and Pragmatic legal and

regulatory frameworks

Efficient government procedures that entail a

minimum of bureaucratic “red tape”

1

Established “ Ease of Doing Business Steering Committee”

• To facilitate businesses with the aim to improve Brunei Darussalam’s world Bank EODB ranking mark by 2013

2 Established Authority of Building and Construction Industry (ABCI) • to simplify the overall process and reduce the time taken for approving

applications related and reduce the time taken for approving applications related to earthwork and building applications.

Brunei Darussalam’s

Preliminary ANSSR Priorities (1)

On-going Actions

Brunei Darussalam’s Preliminary ANSSR Priorities (2)

OBJECTIVES • To provide universal access to education. • To provide skills and educational enhancement facilities for all ages.

Brunei Darussalam’s Preliminary ANSSR Priorities (2)

Widening access to higher education

Developing human resources for the private

sector

1 National Education system for the 21st century ( SPN21 ) • Implemented since 2008 • Under the purview of Ministry of Education

2 Human Resource Development Fund • Implemented with allocated budget of $250 million under the 5-year National Development Plan 2007-2012.

1. 1. To meet the social

& economic challenges of the

21st Century.

2. To realize the Ministry of

Education’s Vision & Mission.

3. To Equip students with

21st century skills.

Brunei Darussalam’s Preliminary ANSSR Priorities (2)

On-going Actions

Brunei Darussalam’s Preliminary ANSSR Priorities (3)

OBJECTIVES

Ensuring that all citizens are cared for

Brunei Darussalam’s Preliminary ANSSR Priorities (3)

To provide access to

high quality public

utilities, facilities

And services

Providing adequate social infrastructure particularly in public housing, health

and education

1 National Housing Scheme

• to provide all citizen with proper accommodation in

pleasant environment, with the citizen households owning

their own houses.

On-going Actions

Brunei Darussalam’s Preliminary ANSSR Priorities (3)

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