The Governance of Regulators Equipping Agile and Autonomous Regulators

The Governance of Regulators Equipping Agile and Autonomous Regulators
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2022-09-19
Genre:
ISBN: 926498917X

This report discusses the implications of funding and staff arrangements for the autonomy, agility, accountability and transparency of regulators in the energy, e-communications, transport and water sectors. It identifies trends, challenges, opportunities and good practices, drawing upon survey responses from 57 economic regulators across 31 countries.

The Governance of Regulators Second Progress Review of Latvia’s Public Utilities Commission Driving Performance

The Governance of Regulators Second Progress Review of Latvia’s Public Utilities Commission Driving Performance
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2024-09-25
Genre:
ISBN: 9264397973

Regulators act as “market referees”, balancing the often-competing interests of stakeholders such as governments, current and future actors in the markets, and consumers. At the same time, markets are rapidly changing due to new technologies, the international drive toward carbon-neutral economies, and, more recently, the COVID-19 pandemic and energy and cost-of-living crises. Continuously assessing the performance of economic regulators is thus important to ensure regulators continue to perform in a changing context. This second progress review evaluates the changes made by Latvia’s Public Utilities Commission over the last three years to implement 2016 OECD recommendations, following a first progress review in 2021. The review tracks progress and provides advice on how to increase the effectiveness of regulatory activities and, ultimately, improve outcomes for consumers and the economy.

Being an Independent Regulator

Being an Independent Regulator
Author: OECD
Publisher: Org. for Economic Cooperation & Development
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Independent regulatory commissions
ISBN: 9789264255395

This report identifies the critical points where undue influence can be exercised at different moments in the life of a regulator and discusses some of the avenues for developing a culture of independence, including through interactions with stakeholders, staffing and financing.

Pollution Assessment for Sustainable Practices in Applied Sciences and Engineering

Pollution Assessment for Sustainable Practices in Applied Sciences and Engineering
Author: Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 1172
Release: 2020-10-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081010575

Pollution Assessment for Sustainable Practices in Applied Sciences and Engineering provides an integrated reference for academics and professionals working on land, air, and water pollution. The protocols discussed and the extensive number of case studies help environmental engineers to quickly identify the correct process for projects under study. The book is divided into four parts; each of the first three covers a separate environment: Geosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere. The first part covers ground assessment, contamination, geo-statistics, remote sensing, GIS, risk assessment and management, and environmental impact assessment. The second part covers atmospheric assessment topics, including the dynamics of contaminant transport, impacts of global warming, indoor and outdoor techniques and practice. The third part is dedicated to the hydrosphere including both the marine and fresh water environments. Finally, part four examines emerging issues in pollution assessment, from nanomaterials to artificial intelligence. There are a wide variety of case studies in the book to help bridge the gap between concept and practice. Environmental Engineers will benefit from the integrated approach to pollution assessment across multiple spheres. Practicing engineers and students will also benefit from the case studies, which bring the practice side by side with fundamental concepts. - Provides a comprehensive overview of pollution assessment - Covers land, underground, water and air pollution - Includes outdoor and indoor pollution assessment - Presents case studies that help bridge the gap between concepts and practice

OECD Regulatory Policy Outlook 2018

OECD Regulatory Policy Outlook 2018
Author: OECD
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2018-10-10
Genre:
ISBN: 9264303073

This report maps country efforts to improve regulatory quality in line with the 2012 OECD Recommendation on Regulatory Policy and Governance, and shares good regulatory practices. It provides unique insights and innovative approaches to better regulation.