OECD Central Government Debt Statistics 2012

Governments are major issuers of debt instruments in the global financial market. This volume provides quantitative information on central government debt instruments for the 34 OECD countries.

More on regulatory policy and governance

This page provides an overlook of the work of the Regulatory Policy Division as well as the Regulatory Policy Committee.

The International Regulatory Co-operation Toolkit

This toolkit comprises a typology of various co-operation mechanisms and a classification of associated benefits and costs.

Themes and projects

Regulatory policy is a core part of the OECD’s work, touching aspects in every sector of the economy and affecting the everyday life of business and citizens. It is important that governments ensure that what they do in economic and social affairs is efficient and effective.

Regulatory Impact Analysis

Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) is a policy tool widely used in OECD countries. It examines and measures the likely benefits, costs and effects of new or changed regulations.

Related Documents

• Regulatory Management Systems Country Notes
• Country Reports
• Alternatives to Regulation
• Guiding Principles for Regulatory Quality and Performance
• Indicators of Regulatory Management

OECD Water Governance Initiative

The OECD Water Governance initiative advances the work on water governance by creating a multi-stakeholder network, supporting the implementation of governance targets, creating and international observatory, setting up a web portal and providing a policy forum.

Related Documents

• OECD Programme on Water Governance

Egypt can use ICTs to drive public sector reform

Egypt can use ICTs to drive public sector reform

Brazil: better co-ordination needed to support sustained and equitable growth

Brazil’s economic growth has been supported in recent years by important government investment and social programmes that mobilise resources across the country. These programmes could help Brazil to meet its goals of sustaining economic growth and fostering social development, while reducing regional disparities.

Also Available

• Brasil: é preciso melhorar a coordenação para apoiar o crescimento sustentado e equitativo
• Brasil: é preciso melhorar a coordenação para apoiar o crescimento sustentado e equitativo

OECD Territorial Reviews: Brazil

The OECD review of Brazil explores regional trends and development in Brazil. It looks at how regional policies can promote growth and foster social inclusion, and the role of multi-level governance in implementing effective regional development policies.

Associate Group of the Observatory of Public Sector Innovation

Associate Group of the Observatory of Public Sector Innovation