Santiago de Chile January 2012 Roundtable 6: Lobby regulation János Bertók Head of Public Sector Integrity Division Organización para la cooperación y el desarrollo económico (OCDE)

Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying: OECD Principles Overview 1.How can the OECD Principles on Lobbying help? 2.What are elements of strong lobbying regulation? 3.How is lobbying defined? 4.How we got here: data and lessons learned? 5.What are the views of lobbyists?

1.Depoliticise on-going debate based on lessons and data Principles recognise: Lobbying is a reality Supports informed decision making 2. Highlight areas of concerns and challenges Risks to level playing field: lack of transparency and privileged access Improprer conduct 3.Present guidance and solutions to set standards for transparency and integrity in country contexts How can the OECD Principles on Lobbying help?

1. Provide Guidance Level playing field – maintaining equilibrium of views Enhance transparency – disclosure on key aspects Foster integrity – guidelines on expected behaviour Secure compliance – enabling institutions and modernise procedures 2. Menu of Policy Options 3. Whole of Government Approach What do the Principles offer?

What are the elements of a strong lobby regulation? Rules adequately address public concerns, conform to the socio-political context, consistent with the wider regulatory framework Clear definition of lobbyist and lobbying Disclosure requirement: intent, beneficiaries, funding Set enforceable standards of conduct for fostering a culture of integrity in lobbying: avoid misuse of confidential information, conflict of interest Mechanisms for implementation and securing compliance: management, monitoring and enforcing

O ral or written communication with a public official to influence decision making (legal, policy or administrative) What is the scope? executive and legislative branches; national and sub-national level; How is Lobbying defined?

What data and lessons learned? Lobbyists, Government and Public Trust: Volume 1. Increasing transparency through legislation Volume 2. Promoting integrity by self- regulation

What are the views of lobbyists? It takes two to lobby: the other side of the coin Experience with self-regulation Views of lobbyists on transparency

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Transparency and Access to Information Accessibility of most commonly available information released by central government (2010)

Nivel de declaración de los intereses privados en los tres poderes del gobierno -Promedio de los países de la OCDE Fuente: Encuesta de la OCDE sobre integridad. 2010

Nivel de declaración de los intereses privados en los tres poderes del gobierno Fuente: Encuesta de la OCDE sobre integridad. 2010

Nivel de declaración de los intereses privados a través las áreas de riesgo-Promedio de los países de la OCDE Fuente: Encuesta de la OCDE sobre integridad. 2010

19 For further information Website: Selected publications: Government at a Glance (2011) Public Governance Review : Brazil - Managing Risks for a Cleaner Public Service (2011) Lobbyists, Government and Public Trust, Vol. 2: Promoting Integrity by Self-regulation (forthcoming) Lobbyists, Government and Public Trust, Vol. 1: Increasing Transparency through Legislation (2009) Principles for Enhancing Integrity in Public Procurement (2009), & Toolbox (2010) Contact: