OECD'S FORUM ON TRANSPARENCY AND INTEGRITY IN LOBBYING TO BE HELD ON 27-28 JUNE IN PARIS

The OECD is currently carrying out new data collection and analysis of the lobbying situation in OECD member and non-member countries. In this regard, the study seeks to gain insight into the rules and guidelines governing lobbying by collecting first hand views from individual public affairs professionals and lobbyists.

In addition, the OECD is organizing a Forum on Transparency and Integrity in Lobbying: How to win back trust? at its Headquarters in Paris on 27-28 June 2013 which AALEP has been invited to attend. The OECD Forum will bring together high-level officials from the Executive and Legislative branches of government, the private sector and civil society for a dialogue on lessons learned, gaps and challenges in enhancing transparency and integrity in lobbying for better policy-making.

The OECD points out that "In view of the downside risks of lobbying and the impressive mobilisation of private resources, public pressure is rising worldwide to put lobbying regulations on the political agenda. Transparency, integrity and fairness in the decision-making process are crucial to safeguard the public interest and promote a level playing field for businesses. The experiences reviewed by the OECD show that regulating lobbying has proven difficult for decision makers due to its complexity and sensitive nature with many OECD countries rely on self-regulation of lobbyists."

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