The delegation of authority has resulted in procedures becoming progressively streamlined without weakening sound management policies.

(b) Simplifying administrative procedures, where appropriate, in order to facilitate public access to the competent decision making authorities and

There should be a reduction in complex and competing procedures of various donors, which impose a heavy burden on the already limited administrative capacity of partner countries.

Customs procedures should be simplified to improve efficiency.

20. Notes with appreciation the autonomous steps taken by some countries in providing trade related assistance and by simplifying administrative procedures to facilitate access to their markets for exports from developing countries

(a) Simplifying procedures and facilitating access to formal means of remittances transfers

Furthermore, landlocked LDCs required transit solutions that included the simplification of administrative procedures causing increased costs and delays.

Constitutional Provisions and Administrative Set up Actions

By its resolution 57 150, the General Assembly urged Member States to simplify and reduce administrative procedures relating to the entry, deployment and exit of international urban search and rescue teams together with their supplies and equipment.

Procedures for administrative and budgetary matters

One of the issues discussed by the Group was the mainstreaming of mine action into development projects.

Simplifying customs procedures and opening up markets for public procurement could bring further benefits.

(f) Administrative and financial implications of the actions of the Board

The Cuban Ministry of Transport was working in coordination with Customs and other authorities to simplify administrative procedures and had successfully improved the flow of maritime trade information and the transit time of maritime traffic in Cuba.

Pakistan was therefore in favour of budgetary discipline and the adoption of measures to simplify the operations of administrative units and working methods.

(d) Providing technical assistance to Governments in the areas of simplification, harmonization and automation of official procedures affecting trade

The shared burden of proof is not applied in administrative and criminal court proceedings.

These agencies coordinate their efforts through a combination of administrative and legal procedures.

(b) Amendments to the Rules of Procedure and Evidence allowing judges to streamline and accelerate pre trial and trial proceedings.

Acknowledging the fundamental principles of due process of law in criminal proceedings and in civil or administrative proceedings to adjudicate property rights,

The Committee has not held that administrative proceedings fall within the full compass of article 14.

One of the earliest conventions to simplify the procedure of Letters Rogatory was the 1905 Civil Procedure Convention, signed at The Hague.

The Chairman opened the meeting. Before proceeding with the agenda, the Chairman expressed to the representative of the Holy See the condolences of the Executive Committee for the loss of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, whom he described as one of the most remarkable men our time, a spiritual leader who fought with immense faith and profound conviction for world peace and human dignity.

Mr. Kozaki (Japan) said that his delegation had supported the suspension in the hope of streamlining administrative processes and shifting resources from support functions to substantive activities.

New rules on streamlining customs procedures would sharply reduce transit times.

65. Requests the United Nations System Chief Executives Board for CoordinationFormerly known as the Administrative Committee on Coordination (see Economic and Social Council decision 2001 321 of 24 October 2001). to address the requirements for further simplification and harmonization of procedures

105. Requests the Secretary General to take all necessary actions to correct immediately the management problems

Under the Constitution the President of the Republic, the President of the National Assembly or one tenth of the members of Parliament may refer legislation to the Constitutional Court so that it may rule on its constitutionality before coming into force.

States concerned shall take the necessary legislative, administrative or other action including the establishment of suitable monitoring mechanisms to implement the provisions of the present articles.

The Administrative Procedure Act sets out the principles of ensuring the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms of persons and good governance.

They further note the actions taken by the United Nations system to strengthen the capacity of the Staff College in this regard and to develop further joint initiatives in areas such as analysis, programming and implementation as well as simplification, harmonization and alignment.

And although such examples are few, they are very important for changing the stereotypes regarding the capabilities women have in managing an agricultural enterprise.

Such a case can easily be resolved through administrative procedures if the concerned parties so choose.

However, the procedures should be simplified even further with the aim of improving the services furnished to recipient countries and enhancing their capacity to manage their development programmes and projects.

One delegation highlighted the importance of coordination and simplification of administrative procedures regarding customs and taxes, as well as the consolidation of the Centre for Investment Promotion.

Mr. Calderón (Ecuador) said that it was essential to increase response capacity and to ensure the highest standard of administrative procedures.

By its resolution 57 150, the General Assembly urged States to simplify and reduce administrative bottlenecks that slow the entry, deployment and exit of international urban search and rescue teams with their supplies and equipment.

Simplification and harmonization of rules and procedures

57. Reaffirms that simplification and harmonization of procedures, as well as their decentralization, should support improved organizational efficiency and effectiveness and be responsive to the needs of recipient countries

Governments of disasters prone countries should adopt and when applicable update or streamline national procedures for requesting, receiving and coordinating the inflow of international relief teams, services and supplies.

Judicial procedures were being streamlined and citizens were being afforded greater access to the courts. Classifications of crimes had been thoroughly revised and many categories of crimes were no longer punishable by incarceration.

12.3 States should take all appropriate administrative, legislative and judicial measures to support and facilitate the housing, land and property restitution process.

In order to streamline communications between the secretariat and Parties and non Parties on non administrative matters, it is proposed that the secretariat consult with them on their preferred official channels of communication.

51. Reaffirms the importance of the general principle of exhausting administrative remedies before formal proceedings are instituted

(b) Freezing of assets means preventing any action allowing the management or use of assets other than normal administrative actions carried out by financial institutions