Evoluția continuă a metodologiei de analiză a impactului reglementărilor [Articol]

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to analyze the evolution of the legal and institutional framework of good governance and the role of Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) in the Republic of Moldova. The originality of the paper lies in its comparative approach to the different stages of RIA methodology development (2006–2024) and in highlighting new trends of integrating this tool into the democratic decision-making process. The research methodology included comparative analysis of legal acts, synthesis of the specialized literature, and evaluation of the dynamics of good governance indicators at both international and national levels. The results show that reforms, from the early stages of “regulatory guillotine” to the Government Decision No. 574/2024, have sought to enhance transparency, efficiency, and the quality of normative acts. However, the implementation of reforms still reveals persistent challenges, such as the formal character of some assessments, limited resources, and the need to strengthen institutional capacities. The conclusions emphasize that RIA should not be regarded merely as a technical tool but as a fundamental mechanism for substantiating public decisions, directly contributing to strengthening good governance principles and sustainable development. Originality: The article provides a valuable analytical framework for understanding the relationship between regulatory quality, good governance, and socio-economic performance.