Regulatory Impact Analysis in Taiwan: an Empirical Study of Framework and Criteria Structuring

RIA is also a process that contributes to better governance, by improving transparency and accountability of public decision making. By now, more than half of OECD countries had adopted RIA programs, up from one or two in 1980s, and an increasing proportion of laws and other regulations affecting citizens are being shaped in part by various forms of RIA.

However, a sound framework and principles for RIA is still lacking in Taiwan. The purpose of this plan is therefore to propose a generic RIA framework for Taiwan. This study is divided into four parts. 1.an overview of RIA in OECD countries is conducted to serve as benchmark. 2.the regulatory practice of Taiwan is examined in terms of the shortage of RIA framework. 3.the major dimension and criteria of RIA are identified by Policy Delphi. 4.a generic RIA framework is proposed by Analytic Hierarchy Process.