Santiago de Chile 12-13 January 2012 Roundtable 6: Lobby regulation János Bertók Head of Public Sector Integrity Division Organización para la cooperación.

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1 Santiago de Chile 12-13 January 2012 Roundtable 6: Lobby regulation János Bertók Head of Public Sector Integrity Division Organización para la cooperación y el desarrollo económico (OCDE)

2 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?

3 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?

4 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?

5 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

6 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?

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

8 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

9 Views of lobbyists 1:

10 Views of lobbyists 2:

11 Views of lobbyists 3:

12 Views of lobbyists 4:

13 Views of lobbyists 6:

14 Views of lobbyists 7:

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

16 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

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

18 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 19 For further information Website: http://www.oecd.org/gov/ethicshttp://www.oecd.org/gov/ethics 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: Janos.Bertok@oecd.org Janos.Bertok@oecd.org