Regulatory Governance

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When citizens understand and help to shape the rules that govern society, regulations are more effective, business environments are stronger, and levels of corruption are lower.

Technical specifications: Relates to any of four key areas of the World Bank’s Global Indicators of Regulatory GovernanceWhen citizens understand and help to shape the rules that govern society, regulations are more effective, business environments are stronger, and levels of corruption are lower. Technical specificatio...: 1) Accessing laws and regulations: Improving access to the collection of laws and regulations of a given jurisdiction. 2) TransparencyAccording to OGP’s Articles of Governance, transparency occurs when “government-held information (including on activities and decisions) is open, comprehensive, timely, freely available to the pub... More of rulemaking: Transparency of the process for initiating, drafting, deliberating, and issuing final regulations. Includes public notices of proposed changes and publishing proposed texts for public review and comments. 3) Public consultation: Standards relating to how, when, and from whom policy-makers seek input on new or amended regulations before issuing final regulations. 4) Challenging regulations: Relates to the capacity of citizens to challenge the legal validity of a regulationGovernment reformers are developing regulations that enshrine values of transparency, participation, and accountability in government practices. Technical specifications: Act of creating or reforming ... or regulatory provision, or challenge an action or decision of a regulatory pursuant to a regulation. For the above key areas, regulations are defined as the rules adopted by an executive authority, ministry, or regulatory agency to implement laws enacted by the legislative branch of government. They include subordinate legislationCreating and passing legislation is one of the most effective ways of ensuring open government reforms have long-lasting effects on government practices. Technical specifications: Act of creating or r..., administrative formalities, decrees, circulars, and directives.

See also: Public ParticipationGiving citizens opportunities to provide input into government decision-making leads to more effective governance, improved public service delivery, and more equitable outcomes. Technical specificatio..., Open Parliaments, Legislation, Regulation