The Ministry of SMEs and Startups ordered a shift in how policies are carried out during a briefing on the 12th for public institutions under its umbrella. It stressed speedy execution, performance-centered operations, and stronger communication with the field.
The Minister said in opening remarks at the briefing on agencies and related institutions under the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) that "for corporations, the time when they actually feel the policy is as important as the policy itself, and if implementation is delayed, policy effects are bound to be halved."
The Minister added, "From the decision-making stage to on-the-ground delivery, please reexamine the execution process and procedures so policies are delivered quickly," and noted, "if last year was the preparation stage for a policy shift, this year is the time to prove it with results."
The Minister continued, "The starting point and destination of policy are ultimately the field," adding, "always listen to the voices of policy customers, and have the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) and public institutions work closely together so on-the-ground opinions can be reflected in future policies."
There was also a view that the policy promotion and delivery system needs to be checked. The Minister said, "there have been many cases where corporations did not know about policies or could not use them." The Minister emphasized, "we need to continuously check and improve whether guidance that is easy and clear for customers is being provided," and "meaningful policy outcomes should be actively communicated so the public and corporations can feel them."
The Minister presented "restoring the growth ladder for small and midsize businesses, startups, and microbusiness owners" as the New Year policy goal, and set out three policy directions: ▲ accelerating growth and shifting to performance-centered operations ▲ bold support for regional ecosystems ▲ data-based, demand-centered innovation in policy services.
Based on this, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) plans to push ahead with four key tasks: "vibrant microbusiness owners," "activation of startups and ventures," "innovation and growth of manufacturing SMEs," and "creation of a fair and mutually beneficial growth ecosystem."
The Minister said, "the entire discussion today will be broadcast live on YouTube," and asked, "please approach the briefing with the mindset that every participant is reporting directly to the public."