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Moscow, 8 June 2012

Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying OECD Principles and country experiences János Bertók Head of Public Sector Integrity Division. Moscow, 8 June 2012. Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying: OECD Principles and country experiences. Overview What are the concerns?

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Moscow, 8 June 2012

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  1. Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying OECD Principles and country experiences János Bertók Head of Public Sector Integrity Division Moscow, 8 June 2012

  2. Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying: OECD Principles and country experiences Overview What are the concerns? What are the lessons learned? How can the OECD Principles on Lobbying help? What do the Principles offer? What are elements of strong lobbying regulation? What are the views of lobbyists?

  3. What are the concerns? • Lobbying is a reality in modern democracies • However, public opinion perceives it with suspicion • Areas of concerns: • Deals behind closed doors = lack of transparency • Privileged access = revolving doors • Improper conduct = personal benefit and biased decisions

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

  5. How can the OECD Principles on Lobbying help? • 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

  6. What do the Principles offer? • 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

  7. 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

  8. What are the views of lobbyists? It takes two to lobby: two sides of the coin Views of lobbyists on transparency and integrity

  9. Views of lobbyists 1:

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  15. 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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