Legislative Advisory Services Toolkit

A legislative advisory service analyzes proposed legislation and provides simple cost/benefit assessments of its impact. This service provides a mechanism for private sector organizations to express their views on economic issues and take part in national economic policymaking. It also helps legislators make informed decisions and educates the public about economic measures being considered by its government.

This toolkit explains how to design and implement an effective legislative advisory service. It includes:

• Basic steps
• Conditions for success
• Sample policy brief
• Case studies of actual programs