Germanic approach to RIA

Lorenzio Allio, who contributed to this publication, informs us about a new book in preparation on the German, Austrian, Swiss approach to RIA. The Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) is defined in rules of procedure. But this does not automatically lead to the smooth implementation of the legislation in practice. This book (in preparation for April 2010) analyzes the experiences and shows (inter) national trends. The different perspectives of science, policy and management are the subject of the first part. The second part examines the relevance of administrative costs and related actions under the RIA. The forecasting behavior of the actors is a necessary condition for effective RIA, as shown by the example of European chemicals regulation REACH. The third part discusses experiences with the RIA in Austria and Switzerland. This is supplemented by a general overview of the practice of the RIA in OECD countries. The fourth part deals with development perspectives of the RIA: Is the principle of sustainable development enshrined in the RIA? What measures can be taken to improve the implementation of RIA in practice?