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Moscow, 8 June 2012
Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying
OECD Principles and country experiences
János BertókHead of Public Sector Integrity Division
Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying:
OECD Principles and country experiences
Overview
1.What are the concerns?
2.What are the lessons learned?
3.How can the OECD Principles on Lobbying help?
4.What do the Principles offer?
5.What are elements of strong lobbying regulation?
6.What are the views of lobbyists?
Lobbying is a reality in modern democracies
However, public opinion perceives it with suspicion Areas of concerns:
1. Deals behind closed doors = lack of
transparency
2. Privileged access = revolving doors
3. Improper conduct = personal benefit and
biased decisions
What are the concerns?
What are the lessons learned?
Lobbyists, Government and Public Trust:
Volume 1. Increasing transparency through legislation
Volume 2. Promoting integrity by self-regulation
OECD Principles present guidance to set standards for transparency and integrity in country contexts
Recognise potential of lobbying: supports informed decision making
Depoliticise on-going debate based on evidence: data Lessons
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
What are the views of lobbyists?
It takes two to lobby: two sides of the coin
Views of lobbyists on transparency and integrity
Views of lobbyists 1:
Views of lobbyists 2:
Views of lobbyists 3:
Views of lobbyists 4:
Views of lobbyists 5:
Views of lobbyists 6:
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For further information
Website: www.oecd.org/gov/ethics/lobbying
Selected publications:• Lobbyists, Government and Public Trust, Vol. 2: Promoting Integrity
by Self-regulation (2012)• Public Governance Review of Brazil - Managing Risks for a Cleaner
Public Service (2012)• Principles for Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying (2010)• Lobbyists, Government and Public Trust, Vol. 1: Increasing
Transparency through Legislation (2009)
Contact: Janos.Bertok@oecd.org
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