OECD Reviews of Regulatory Reform - Brazil : Strengthening Governance for Growth.

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The debate on a market-based economy has now entered a new phase in Brazil, addressing the broader context of quality regulation and the reduction of regulatory risk. The improved macroeconomic situation and the progress made by the sectoral regulatory agencies have paid off, and there is also wider social participation in the improvement of the regulatory framework with a stronger consumer engagement. But Brazil still needs to further improve its capacities for regulatory quality and increase transparency and accountability in the system to reinforce regulatory performance. This review analys.  Read more... Foreword Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction The evolving debate in Brazil The evolving international and regulatory context The challenge of establishing independent regulatory authorities The institutional framework of regulation in Brazil Notes Part I. Overall Regulatory Framework Chapter 1. Government Capacity to Assure High quality Regulation in Brazil Part II. Current Trends and Regulatory Frameworks in Selected Sectors Chapter 2. The Power Sector Chapter 3. The Private Health Insurance Sector Chapter 4. The Telecommunications Sector. Chapter 5. The Land Transport SectorPart III. Regulatory Governance in Selected Sectors Chapter 6. Independence and Accountability of Regulatory Authorities Chapter 7. Horizontal Institutional Architecture Chapter 8. Powers for High-quality Regulation Chapter 9. Assessing the Performance of Regulatory Authorities Conclusions and Recommendations.