Evidence-based policy making

This indicator measures the functioning of evidence-based policy making. It assesses the legal requirements and practice regarding the use of basic consultative processes, budgetary impact assessment and broad impact assessment. Moreover, it assesses the availability of training and guidance documents for impact assessment, the establishment of the quality control function, and the quality of analysis supporting the approval of draft laws.

Evidence-based policy making - at a glance

Average indicator values are presented for each area and country. Click on the rows and columns to sort the table by highest value, or “show progress” to include trends over time.
ALB XKV MNE MKD SRB UKR AVG
Basic analytical tools to assess impacts
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Use of budgetary impact assessment
100
66.67
100
100
66.67
33.33
86.67
Use of broad (full) RIA
100
33.33
66.67
100
100
66.67
80
Guidance on RIA
50
100
100
100
100
50
90
Quality control of RIA process
66.67
66.67
66.67
66.67
66.67
66.67
66.67
Quality of actual RIA reports
26.67
13.33
46.67
20
20
13.33
25.33

Compare performance

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Western Balkans
Highest Value
2017

Albania, 2021

Basic analytical tools to assess impacts Use of budgetary impact assessment Use of broad (full) RIA Guidance on RIA Quality control of RIA process Quality of actual RIA reports

Most significant change

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Albania from 2017 to 2021

Use of broad (full) RIA Use of budgetary impact assessment Quality control of RIA process Guidance on RIA Quality of actual RIA reports