More than 1,000 public officials have taken part in training sessions about the new Framework Law on Sectoral Permits, according to the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism. The ministry has been holding these sessions as part of its efforts to implement the law after its recent publication.
Between October and November, the Office for Major Projects at the ministry organized talks for officials from various public agencies responsible for processing sectoral permits. These activities are intended to strengthen understanding of the new regulations and introduce tools designed to improve how permits are processed for investment projects.
The Division of Promotion, Investment and Industry, through its Office for Major Projects (OGP), has led these training cycles targeting both public and private organizations. Over 1,000 public officials have participated so far.
According to the ministry, since the law was enacted, implementation efforts have focused on explaining its scope and benefits. The main goal is to speed up procedures for obtaining sectoral permits without lowering regulatory or environmental standards. This is expected to significantly reduce processing times, create a more competitive environment for investment, support economic growth, and generate employment.
In October, OGP representatives took part in national forums with members of the private sector and academia to discuss objectives and advantages of the Framework Law on Sectoral Authorizations (LMAS). Later that month and throughout November, they concentrated on a series of talks aimed at public officials from agencies responsible for evaluating and granting sectoral permits. This work aims to reinforce institutional coordination needed for proper application of the new rules.
Participating institutions include: Ministry of Agriculture; Undersecretariat of Telecommunications; Superintendency of Electricity and Fuels; National Energy Commission; National Geology and Mining Service (SERNAGEOMIN); National Forestry Corporation (CONAF); regional health authorities; Environmental Assessment Service (SEA); as well as departments within the Ministry of Public Works such as the General Water Directorate. Training sessions were held both in person and remotely.
“The commitment of the Ministry of Economy with modernization of government processes and streamlining procedures for investment projects is being consolidated,” said a statement from the ministry.
