red-tapeism

red-tapeism, red-tapism

the practice of requiring excessive paperwork and tedious procedures before official action can be considered or completed. Also called red-tapery. — red-tapist n.
See also: Bureaucracy
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Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday ordered cutting down bureaucratic red-tapeism that hinders economic growth.
The Chief Minister said that bureaucracy should adopt the policy of red carpet instead of red-tapeism for promotion of economic activities and investment.
Another unfortunate reality is that donors, admitted by many in private conversations, have a big question of working with the government agencies fearing not only bureaucratic red-tapeism but also mischief.