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Industry compliance: Developments in compliance and enforcement management

Author
Glaser R.
Journal/Series
Industry and Environment | Vol. 19(1); 4 - 7; 4 p.
Date
1996
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-058413)
Publisher | Place of publication
UNEP / Industry and Environment Programme Activity Centre | Paris, France
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Business/industry/corporations Enforcement/compliance
Abstract

This article describes the major elements in the management of compliance and enforcement, using a single figure explaining the regulatory process. Developments in rapidly industrialising countries are highlighted. In these countries, institutional arrangements to cope with the demand for better control of the environment are not in place or not fully developed. In more developed countries, on the other hand, there is political pressure on regulatory authorities to reduce their workforce, reduce governmental influence, minimise costs, and at the same time continue to improve the environment in many areas