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Regulation is essential for the functioning of society and the economy. But poor-quality regulations can impose unnecessary costs on the community, impede innovation and stifle competitive pressures. The OECD's work on regulatory policy is aimed at building policy support and skills which promote high-quality regulations in member countries. Particular emphasis is placed on researching and disseminating information on good practices relating to regulatory policy, institutions and tools. The main areas of work addressed by the division on regulatory policy are listed under "Main Topics".

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Building an Institutional Framework for Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA): Guidance for Policy Makers

29-Jul-2008

Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) is a fundamental tool to help governments to assess the likely benefits, costs and effects of new or existing regulation. By improving the quality of regulatory design, RIA assists governments to make their policies more effective and efficient. This guide for policy makers with little knowledge about RIA is intended to cover the main elements that constitute the RIA process, with a focus on basic institutional conditions for successful implementation.

Portugal on track with its public sector simplification programme, says OECD report

18-Jun-2008

Portugal has made good progress in simplifying its public sector functions and processes through administrative simplification and e-government since 2006, according to a new OECD report.

Public-Private Partnerships: In Pursuit of Risk Sharing and Value for Money

17-Jun-2008

The debate about how to achieve value for money in the delivery of government services is important and ongoing. Increasingly, public services are being produced, procured and delivered to citizens in a variety of ways. Public-private partnerships are one option. These contractual arrangements between the government and a private partner have been an established practice in some countries for many years and have attracted growing attention in others. This book highlights ten good practices, summarising what countries should consider before entering into public-private partnerships.

Brazil must strengthen governance to sustain long-term economic growth, says OECD

28-May-2008

Brazil should strengthen its institutions and improve the regulations for key sectors, such as electricity, telecommunications and transport, in order to boost its economic growth and the quality and value of core services to its citizens, according to a new OECD report.

Italy should improve regulatory quality to boost regional growth, says OECD

08-Nov-2007

Italy should cut red tape, improve the way new rules affecting citizens and business are drafted at a regional level and strengthen co-ordination between the State and the regions. This will boost innovation and competition and improve the economic performance of Italian regions, according to a new OECD report.
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Cutting Red Tape
Risk and Regulation
Regulatory Performance
Regulatory Impact Analysis
Measuring Regulatory Quality

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