Enhancing Country Policies: Insights from UK Experience at OECD
Gain valuable insights into the UK's experience at OECD as a channel for improving country policies. Explore the significance of peer reviews, peer learning, and best practices, along with the importance of OECD analysis in shaping policy understanding. Delve into the process, engagement approach, and future considerations regarding Brexit and UK reservations under the Codes.
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UK experience at OECD as a channel for improving country policies Michael Williams Department for International Trade, UK
Developing UK policy UK economic and wider policies in line with OECD requirments Welcome Peer review and opportunity for discussion Peer learning and best practice OECD analysis to help push boundaries of policy and understanding Important forum for debate
Other countries policy development Opportunity of peer review To raise specific issues To hear others questions To share experience and expertise Benefit of OECD analysis and expertise to inform discussions
Relfections as Chair of the ATFC Process Engagement Approach
Process Early engagement With Committee With Secretariat Many look to the Secretariat to provide information Presentations Seniority of delegation
Engagement Nature of engagement Willingness to provide and present material Policy direction Technical analysis Rationale for choices Be open to questions and debate Importance of follow up
Approach Importance of peer review Be clear about direction of travel and ambition Recognise and be honest about (real) constraints Listen to Member s questions and concerns, however legitimate Expect challenge: What do you need a measure? What options have you considered Which are Codes compliant? Why chosen to pursue particular measure? And respond in a timely way
UK Looking ahead Will Brexit require change to UK reservations under the Codes? Discussions with Secretariat Not expecting any issues to arise under the Codes
