Regulatory Impact Assessments

This course provides an introduction to Regulatory Impact Assessments (RIAs), covering their uses, methods, and functioning. It offers an overview of the current state of the art in RIA theory and practice, drawing on the approach followed by the European Commission.

The course enhances participants’ ability to design, manage and communicate the results of ex ante Impact Assessments (IAs). It provides answers to the following questions:

• How can an Impact Assessment (IA) system be developed
• How can an IA system be optimised?
• How can you assess the effectiveness and efficiency of policy proposals?
• How can you ensure high-quality ex ante Impact Assessments?
• How can you use an Impact Assessment as a supporting tool for decision-making?

The course starts with an introduction into the basic principles standards and elements of Better Regulation(BR).

The following sessions focus on building participants’ knowledge and skills in the main methods employed in IAs, such as cost-benefit analysis. Valuable insights into good practices are provided through lessons learned from the implementation of the BR Guidelines and Toolbox in the European Commission, as well as from other actors like the OECD and individual countries. Additionally, the course explains how IAs can influence the EU lawmaking process. These concepts are explored through theory, examples, and practical exercises, fostering an interactive learning experience.

What will you learn

You will learn:

• How to manage an ex ante Impact Assessment of a legal act from concept to submission, and how to consult and engage with stakeholders for the purpose of the IA;
• The analytical steps of an IA (defining the problem, setting objectives, developing policy options, measuring impacts, selecting a preferred policy option, monitoring and evaluation);
• The state-of-the-art methodologies and tools to assess the impacts;
• How to adjust your expectations and choose the right shortcuts when selecting the best possible methodological approach (e.g. qualitative vs quantitative);
• How the European Commission system ensures transparency and quality of the IA work (stakeholder consultation, Regulatory Scrutiny Board);
• Why IA has become a key tool for the development of EU policy and how it is applied in practice;
• The enablers and barriers for setting up an IA system: how an effective IA system can be developed in national administrations; best practices to learn from; pitfalls to avoid;

This course is led by experts who have decades of research and practical experience in IAs in the EU context and beyond.

The course delivery combines interactive presentations showcasing practical examples and group exercises.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Evaluate the pros and cons of different IA methodologies and tools, and select the ones most relevant to your case.
• Build a methodological checklist to help the development of an IA from concept till submission to decision makers.
• Commission and manage meaningful IAs and ensure the proper dissemination of results.
• Better integrate IAs into the policy and programming cycle so it is used in practice.
• Recognise and identify what makes a good quality IA.

You will be given the slides as well as additional learning material and online resources to help you apply your new knowledge and skills to your work.

This course is one of the courses we are offering in the area of Better Regulation.

Are you interested in taking a different course in the area of better Regulation, please click below:

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Senior executives, policy consultants, and policy analysts, as well as legal advisors and legislative drafters working in government or parliamentary institutions in EU Member States or other countries that aim to incorporate evidence into the decision-making process, may find this relevant. Such institutions include:

• Ministries and legislative committees
• Better regulation committees
• Centres for research and analysis
• Agencies focused on reducing administrative burdens
• Budget offices

Additionally, Public Sector consultants, Economists, and Economic Advisors may also benefit from this.

Project number: 2420307

Online Course
For this online course we make use of Zoom

Senior Project Officer
Ms Eveline Hermens
Tel: +31 43 3296259
e.hermens@eipa.eu

Discounts
EIPA member fee
EIPA offers a discount to all civil servants working for one of EIPA’s supporting countries, and civil servants working for an EU institution, body or agency

Who are the supporting countries?
Civil servants coming from the following EIPA supporting countries are entitled to get the reduced fee: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden.

For all other participants, the regular fee applies

Early bird discount
The early bird discount is not cumulative with other discounts or promo codes, except for the EIPA member fee.

Loyalty coupon
As a token of appreciation we offer all our participants a loyalty coupon for one of our future courses. The offer can be shared with colleagues and relevant networks. The coupon will expire one year after its release. This discount is not cumulative with other discounts, except for the EIPA member fee.

Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed online registration form.

Payment
Prior payment is a condition for participation.

Cancellation policy
For administrative reasons you will be charged € 50 for cancellations received within 7 days before the activity begins. There is no charge for qualified substitute participants.

EIPA reserves the right to cancel the activity up to 1 week before the starting date. In that case, registration fees received will be fully reimbursed.

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