Towards a Better Regulatory Environment in Serbia Geneva, 23 October 2007 Andreja Marušić Secretary, Council for Regulatory Reform of the Republic of Serbia

Low-cost low-risk regulatory system The stability of the legal and regulatory framework is critical in influencing private investment decisions. Investors want: legal security, transparency and predictability. 5/6/2019

Intensive legislative activity which can be categorized as: Regulation in Serbia occurs in the framework of the following processes: Intensive legislative activity which can be categorized as: regulations which resove burning problems regulations which resolve historical injustices regulations which are a precondition for EU accession, WTO accession, regoional initiatives (CEFTA)…

These processes frequently occur in the following environment: Lack of time Lack of expertise Lack of coordination Lack of public consultation process and input of stakeholders 5/6/2019

Serbia’s Strategic Approach to Regulatory Reform 2003 – Council for Regulatory Reform established by the Government 2004 – Introduction of mandatory RIA 2005-2006 – Implementation of RIA 2006-2007 – the funds (2,4 million Euro) were secured for the proper implementation of RIA and regulatory reform in general 5/6/2019

Council Parliament Government enactment of law law proposal draft law Ministries RIA assessment draft laws with RIA Council For Regulatory Reform Technical expertise Secretariat 5/6/2019

Regulatory Reform in Serbia 2007-2010 Preparation of a Regulatory Reform Strategy Implementation of RIA on the “flow” of legislation (detailed RIA on at least 2 laws per year) Application of other regulatory reform instruments to deal with the “stock” of legislation (“guillotine”) Strengthening the capacity of the Council for Regulatory Reform and its Secretariat Capacity Building and RIA Training Program Preparation and publishing of a RIA manual Establishment of a RIA Web Portal 5/6/2019