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Regulatory policy in Latin America: An analysis of the state of play

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  • Tobias Querbach
  • Christiane Arndt

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Regulation is a critical tool by which governments seek to foster economic growth and social well-being. Countries in Latin America are increasingly investing in processes and institutions that support regulatory quality. Based on the OECD Indicators of Regulatory Policy and Governance (iREG) for Latin America 2016, this paper explores the state of play of regulatory policy in seven countries in Latin America and identifies potential opportunities to improve. The annex includes individual profiles of each of the countries covered, highlighting key achievements and challenges. The analysis of the data shows that countries in the LAC region have taken steps to improve their regulatory governance framework but important gaps remain in most countries in terms of the implementation of key tools, such as consultation with stakeholders, Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) and ex post evaluation. Strengthening the institutional oversight of the regulatory process will be critical to ensure the consistent implementation of these tools in the future.

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  • Tobias Querbach & Christiane Arndt, 2017. "Regulatory policy in Latin America: An analysis of the state of play," OECD Regulatory Policy Working Papers 7, OECD Publishing.
    • Handle: RePEc:oec:govaah:7-en
    DOI: 10.1787/2cb29d8c-en
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    1. Yuzhakov, Vladimir (Южаков, Владимир) & Dobrolyubova, Elena (Добролюбова, Елена), 2018. "OECD Requirements to the Quality of State Policy Development and State Regulation and the Possibility of Their Accounting in Russian Conditions [Требования Оэср К Качеству Разработки Государственно," Working Papers 041809, Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration.
    2. Busom, Isabel & Vélez-Ospina, Jorge Andrés, 2017. "Innovation, Public Support, and Productivity in Colombia. A Cross-industry Comparison," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 99(C), pages 75-94.

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    Keywords

    better regulation; consultation; evaluation; regulatory impact assessment; regulatory policy; stakeholder engagement;
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    JEL classification:

    • H11 - Public Economics - - Structure and Scope of Government - - - Structure and Scope of Government
    • K2 - Law and Economics - - Regulation and Business Law
    • K4 - Law and Economics - - Legal Procedure, the Legal System, and Illegal Behavior
    • N46 - Economic History - - Government, War, Law, International Relations, and Regulation - - - Latin America; Caribbean

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