CADS10 Castellano. 2006 - Generalitat de Catalunya

Thus, on one hand, the subjects of analysis were chosen for their fundamental
interest, in other words, because they are innovating countries in the implementation
of RIA (United Kingdom and Holland) and therefore have mature methods of application
that are the result of a long process of institutional learning. On the other hand, the
relevance of the case studies in relation to the process was taken into account, in
this case referring to the interest of their organisational design for Catalonia, either
because they have recent experience of adding RIA to their administrative structure
(as in the case of Italy) or because they are examples of “regional” application of the
assessment (Scotland and Tuscany).
2.2.2. Analytical background
The descriptive analysis revolves around three main aspects: an initial contextualisation
of the introduction of RIA on each political-territorial level analysed, a detailed
presentation of the method of application used in each case and, finally, a statement
of the organisational design selected in each of the different cases analysed.
Framework for the descriptive analysis
Contextualisation of the introduction of RIA
Introduction stage: When was RIA introduced?
Underlying objectives and motivations: What was/were the objective/s for introducing
it? What were the underlying motivations behind its introduction?
Historical development of RIA: How has the instrument evolved since it was
introduced? How has the assignment of responsibilities evolved?
Method of application
Reach of the assessment: What kinds of proposals are subjected to assessment?
Types of requirements: Is the need to perform RIA a legislative requirement?
Was it introduced by law?
Formalisation of the methodology: Are there official guides?
Phases of the process: Is the process structured into phases from least to most
analytical effort required?
Steps to be followed: What steps need to be followed to develop the
methodology?
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