If regulatory co-operation is to be successful, governments must understand how to operate in this new environment. PUMA's work applies public management concepts to international regulatory co-operation. It tracks the evolution of the international regulatory system, conducts analysis on specific issues such as the design of mutual recognition systems, andreports to governments on the implications for their work. PUMA also examines more broadly how countries can build effective and legitimate international organisations capable of delivering results within the constraints of democratic values. Return to top Cutting Red Tape in OECD Countries Stimulating business start-ups and growth are key policy areas for most countries.
Public management can play an important role in creating a positive business environment.
Many Member countries are attempting to reduce administrative burdens on private enterprise to support policies of economic growth, job creation, and regional development. A deeper understanding of the nature and magnitude of administrative and regulatory burdens is required to determine the best ways to manage them. Return to top Comparative Indicators of National Regulations PUMA is developing indicators that will allow comparisons of key aspects of national regulatory systems and of regulatory and administrative environments in which businesses operate. Such indicators will contribute to the surveillance and tracking of regulatory developments of importance to economic growth and to the quality of government regulation. Presentation of regulatory systems in a common international frame will favour cross-country comparisons and facilitate the exchange of information and discussion of improvements.