Regulatory Governance Initiative in South East Europe

 

International Seminar Co-hosted by Bulgaria and the OECD, 23-24 January 2003

Part of the Investment Compact Initiative on Regulatory Reform for South East Europe in the framework of the investment compact of the Stability Pact

 

As one of the key strategies for regulatory quality, the seminar focussed on how to incorporate Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) into the regulatory framework, what are the challenges and best practices in the actual implementation of the RIA. RIA -- the systematic assessment of positive and negative impacts of regulation and alternatives -- has helped many countries reduce regulatory costs on businesses, while maximising the effectiveness of government action in protecting public interests. It has been instrumental in improving transparency and communication with concerned interests. RIA is particularly useful to countries undergoing major reforms of their legal frameworks, as it helps explore alternatives and provides relevant information to select the best option.

 

Please consult the final agenda for further details.

 

List of Participants

 

Mr. Charles Kovacs, Member of Supervisory Board (BIAC)

• Seminar on Regulatory Governance: The use of Regulatory Impact Analysis to Foster Economic Efficiency and Policy Coherence

Mr. Daniel Trnka, Unit for Co-ordination of Regulatory Reform and Reform of Central State Administration (Czech Republic)

• RIA: Why it is useful for countries in transition

Mr. Cesar Cordova-Novion, Regulatory Reform Programme (OECD)

• Best Practices on Regulatory Impact Analysis in OECD Countries

Dr. Antonio La Spina, University of Palermo (Italy)

• Strategies to start a RIA programme

Mr. Daimar Liiv, Estonian Law Centre Foundation (Estonia)

Ms. Monika Szwarc, Government Legislation Centre (Poland)

• Regulatory Impact Assessment in Poland

Mr. Eoin Parker, Regulatory Impact Unit (UK)

• Analysing costs and benefits in the UK's Regulatory Impact Assessment process

Mr. Jos Holtus, Competition, Deregulation and Legislative Quality Project (Netherlands)

• Regulatory impact analysis within the Dutch regulatory reform program

Mr. Eric Milligan, Regulatory Consulting Group Inc. (Canada)

• Using RIA as a Tool in Regulatory Consultations and Communications

Dr. Krassen Stanchev, Institute for Market Economics (Bulgaria)

• Experience With Regulatory Reforms: Bulgaria