Ensuring High Quality Regulation

Regulation is a crucial instrument for economic and social development. Efforts to improve regulatory quality have been a central part of governance reform across the MENA region. MENA countries have improved legislative drafting capacities in recognition of their role in improving regulation. Given the volume of current regulatory activity, political and institutional commitment is pivotal to improve the quality of regulation in general, and legislative drafting capacities in particular. The four case studies presented in this chapter explore the legislative drafting process, identify guidelines to ensure technical and procedural consistency in drafting, and outline training activities and programmes for legislative drafters. The experiences highlighted in Egypt, Jordan, the Palestinian National Authority and Tunisia call attention to several positive initiatives in: i) policy development ii) drafting, developing and managing the stock of legislation and iii) support for drafting. The case studies illustrate some approaches that can be encouraged more widely within the MENA region.