In the context of the Inter-Administrative Network for Quality in Public Services, the then Ministry of Finance and Civil Service raised the possibility of developing a Situation Map of simplification actions in the state and regional administration, in order to know the current situation and to find synergies. This initiative was welcomed.

A questionnaire was agreed between the administrations and with the information collected, a descriptive document was drawn up on the situation of simplification of procedures in each administration, which gathered the measures taken in each area, and served as a starting point for sharing experiences.

This first report was presented to the Plenary of the Network of 17 November 2021.

From the General Directorate of Public Governance, it was considered relevant because it gathers in its pages an image of the work that, from the different administrative bodies, is done to avoid unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles, stimulate economic activity, simplify processes, improve the quality of our regulations and become aware of the impact of administrative procedures on the lives of business actors and citizens in general.

Starting from this initial work, 2023 addressed the task of the update to highlight the changes, developments and developments that have taken place in the various Autonomous Communities and in AGE.

An English version was produced in addition to Spanish, considering that it may be useful to show, where appropriate, the institutions of the European Union and other Member States the progress made and to explain how a territorial state complex and with various areas with legislative and regulatory powers works to facilitate contact with citizens, promote economic activity and face the new challenges of a more digital and complex society.